Add 21/35 and 16/30
21/35 + 16/30 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 112/210 = 126 + 112/210 = 238/210 - 238/210 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 21/35 + 16/30 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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