Add 35/30 and 21/35
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 21/35
35/30 + 21/35 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
245/210 + 126/210 = 245 + 126/210 = 371/210 - 371/210 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 35/30 + 21/35 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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