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Add 5/30 and 10/21

5/30 + 10/21 is 9/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/210 + 100/210 = 35 + 100/210 = 135/210
  5. 135/210 simplified gives 9/14
  6. So, 5/30 + 10/21 = 9/14

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