Add 30/21 and 10/15
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 10/15
30/21 + 10/15 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
30/21 = 30 × 5/21 × 5 = 150/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
10/15 = 10 × 7/15 × 7 = 70/105 - Add the two like fractions:
150/105 + 70/105 = 150 + 70/105 = 220/105 - 220/105 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 30/21 + 10/15 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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