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Add 5/21 and 4/30

5/21 + 4/30 is 13/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    5/21 = 5 × 10/21 × 10 = 50/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/210 + 28/210 = 50 + 28/210 = 78/210
  5. 78/210 simplified gives 13/35
  6. So, 5/21 + 4/30 = 13/35

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