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Add 6/21 and 5/30

6/21 + 5/30 is 19/42.

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,
    6/21 = 6 × 10/21 × 10 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 35/210 = 60 + 35/210 = 95/210
  5. 95/210 simplified gives 19/42
  6. So, 6/21 + 5/30 = 19/42

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