Add 6/30 and 21/28
6/30 + 21/28 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
6/30 = 6 × 14/30 × 14 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
21/28 = 21 × 15/28 × 15 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 315/420 = 84 + 315/420 = 399/420 - 399/420 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 6/30 + 21/28 = 19/20
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