Add 27/7 and 21/30
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 21/30
27/7 + 21/30 is 319/70.
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,
27/7 = 27 × 30/7 × 30 = 810/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
21/30 = 21 × 7/30 × 7 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
810/210 + 147/210 = 810 + 147/210 = 957/210 - 957/210 simplified gives 319/70
- So, 27/7 + 21/30 = 319/70
In mixed form: 439/70
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