Add 21/35 and 25/30
21/35 + 25/30 is 43/30.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 175/210 = 126 + 175/210 = 301/210 - 301/210 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 21/35 + 25/30 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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