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Add 24/21 and 42/30

1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1 12/30

24/21 + 42/30 is 89/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    24/21 = 24 × 10/21 × 10 = 240/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/210 + 294/210 = 240 + 294/210 = 534/210
  5. 534/210 simplified gives 89/35
  6. So, 24/21 + 42/30 = 89/35
    In mixed form: 219/35

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