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Add 8/21 and 3/30

8/21 + 3/30 is 101/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    8/21 = 8 × 10/21 × 10 = 80/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/210 + 21/210 = 80 + 21/210 = 101/210
  5. So, 8/21 + 3/30 = 101/210

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