Add 21/30 and 15/14, Solve 21/30 + 1 1/14 as a fraction

Add 21/30 and 15/14

1^st number: 21/30, 2^nd number: 1 1/14

21/30 + 15/14 is 62/35.

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,
15/14 = 15 × 15/14 × 15 = 225/210
Add the two like fractions:
147/210 + 225/210 = 147 + 225/210 = 372/210
372/210 simplified gives 62/35
So, 21/30 + 15/14 = 62/35
In mixed form: 127/35

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