Add 4/21 and 20/30
4/21 + 20/30 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
4/21 = 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Add the two like fractions:
40/210 + 140/210 = 40 + 140/210 = 180/210 - 180/210 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 4/21 + 20/30 = 6/7
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