Add 30/9 and 1/21
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 1/21
30/9 + 1/21 is 71/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
30/9 = 30 × 7/9 × 7 = 210/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
1/21 = 1 × 3/21 × 3 = 3/63 - Add the two like fractions:
210/63 + 3/63 = 210 + 3/63 = 213/63 - 213/63 simplified gives 71/21
- So, 30/9 + 1/21 = 71/21
In mixed form: 38/21
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