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Add 6/7 and 7/30

6/7 + 7/30 is 229/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    6/7 = 6 × 30/7 × 30 = 180/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/210 + 49/210 = 180 + 49/210 = 229/210
  5. So, 6/7 + 7/30 = 229/210
    In mixed form: 119/210

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