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Add 2/21 and 32/30

1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 2/30

2/21 + 32/30 is 122/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    2/21 = 2 × 10/21 × 10 = 20/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/210 + 224/210 = 20 + 224/210 = 244/210
  5. 244/210 simplified gives 122/105
  6. So, 2/21 + 32/30 = 122/105
    In mixed form: 117/105

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