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Add 4/30 and 21/35

4/30 + 21/35 is 11/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/210 + 126/210 = 28 + 126/210 = 154/210
  5. 154/210 simplified gives 11/15
  6. So, 4/30 + 21/35 = 11/15

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