Add 8/21 and 16/30
8/21 + 16/30 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
8/21 = 8 × 10/21 × 10 = 80/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
80/210 + 112/210 = 80 + 112/210 = 192/210 - 192/210 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 8/21 + 16/30 = 32/35
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