Add 3/21 and 18/30
3/21 + 18/30 is 26/35.
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,
3/21 = 3 × 10/21 × 10 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 126/210 = 30 + 126/210 = 156/210 - 156/210 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 3/21 + 18/30 = 26/35
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