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Add 56/21 and 14/30

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 14/30

56/21 + 14/30 is 47/15.

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,
    56/21 = 56 × 10/21 × 10 = 560/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/210 + 98/210 = 560 + 98/210 = 658/210
  5. 658/210 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 56/21 + 14/30 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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