Add 7/15 and 21/30
7/15 + 21/30 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
7/15 = 7 × 2/15 × 2 = 14/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
21/30 = 21 × 1/30 × 1 = 21/30 - Add the two like fractions:
14/30 + 21/30 = 14 + 21/30 = 35/30 - 35/30 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 7/15 + 21/30 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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