Add 5/21 and 14/30
5/21 + 14/30 is 74/105.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 10/21 × 10 = 50/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Add the two like fractions:
50/210 + 98/210 = 50 + 98/210 = 148/210 - 148/210 simplified gives 74/105
- So, 5/21 + 14/30 = 74/105
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