Add 21/30 and 27/70
21/30 + 27/70 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 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 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Add the two like fractions:
147/210 + 81/210 = 147 + 81/210 = 228/210 - 228/210 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 21/30 + 27/70 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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