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Add 56/30 and 15/21

1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 15/21

56/30 + 15/21 is 271/105.

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,
    56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/210 + 150/210 = 392 + 150/210 = 542/210
  5. 542/210 simplified gives 271/105
  6. So, 56/30 + 15/21 = 271/105
    In mixed form: 261/105

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