Add 7/10 and 7/21
7/10 + 7/21 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
7/10 = 7 × 21/10 × 21 = 147/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
7/21 = 7 × 10/21 × 10 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
147/210 + 70/210 = 147 + 70/210 = 217/210 - 217/210 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 7/10 + 7/21 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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