Add 27/21 and 6/30
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 6/30
27/21 + 6/30 is 52/35.
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,
27/21 = 27 × 10/21 × 10 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 42/210 = 270 + 42/210 = 312/210 - 312/210 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 27/21 + 6/30 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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