Add 21/30 and 1/14
21/30 + 1/14 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210 - Add the two like fractions:
147/210 + 15/210 = 147 + 15/210 = 162/210 - 162/210 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 21/30 + 1/14 = 27/35
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