Add 6/30 and 2/7
6/30 + 2/7 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
2/7 = 2 × 30/7 × 30 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 60/210 = 42 + 60/210 = 102/210 - 102/210 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 6/30 + 2/7 = 17/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/30+2/7 6/30+4/7 6/60+2/7 6/30+2/14 18/30+2/7 6/30+6/7 6/90+2/7 6/30+2/21 6/30+10/7 6/30+2/35 42/30+2/7 6/30+14/7 6/30+2/49