Add 30/5 and 7/21
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 7/21
30/5 + 7/21 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
30/5 = 30 × 21/5 × 21 = 630/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
7/21 = 7 × 5/21 × 5 = 35/105 - Add the two like fractions:
630/105 + 35/105 = 630 + 35/105 = 665/105 - 665/105 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 30/5 + 7/21 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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