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Add 7/30 and 2/7

7/30 + 2/7 is 109/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    7/30 = 7 × 7/30 × 7 = 49/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    2/7 = 2 × 30/7 × 30 = 60/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/210 + 60/210 = 49 + 60/210 = 109/210
  5. So, 7/30 + 2/7 = 109/210

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