Add 2/30 and 15/21
2/30 + 15/21 is 82/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
14/210 + 150/210 = 14 + 150/210 = 164/210 - 164/210 simplified gives 82/105
- So, 2/30 + 15/21 = 82/105
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