Add 30/21 and 7/35
1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 7/35
30/21 + 7/35 is 57/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 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 35 × 3 = 105,
7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105 - Add the two like fractions:
150/105 + 21/105 = 150 + 21/105 = 171/105 - 171/105 simplified gives 57/35
- So, 30/21 + 7/35 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35
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