Add 24/7 and 21/30
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 21/30
24/7 + 21/30 is 289/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
24/7 = 24 × 30/7 × 30 = 720/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
720/210 + 147/210 = 720 + 147/210 = 867/210 - 867/210 simplified gives 289/70
- So, 24/7 + 21/30 = 289/70
In mixed form: 49/70
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