Add 24/21 and 6/30
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 6/30
24/21 + 6/30 is 47/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
24/21 = 24 × 10/21 × 10 = 240/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
240/210 + 42/210 = 240 + 42/210 = 282/210 - 282/210 simplified gives 47/35
- So, 24/21 + 6/30 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35
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