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Add 35/30 and 21/9

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2 3/9

35/30 + 21/9 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    35/30 = 35 × 3/30 × 3 = 105/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    21/9 = 21 × 10/9 × 10 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/90 + 210/90 = 105 + 210/90 = 315/90
  5. 315/90 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 35/30 + 21/9 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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