Add 30/45 and 4/21
30/45 + 4/21 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
30/45 = 30 × 7/45 × 7 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
4/21 = 4 × 15/21 × 15 = 60/315 - Add the two like fractions:
210/315 + 60/315 = 210 + 60/315 = 270/315 - 270/315 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 30/45 + 4/21 = 6/7
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