Add 9/21 and 25/30
9/21 + 25/30 is 53/42.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 10/21 × 10 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 175/210 = 90 + 175/210 = 265/210 - 265/210 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 9/21 + 25/30 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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