Add 9/7 and 2/30
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 2/30
9/7 + 2/30 is 142/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
9/7 = 9 × 30/7 × 30 = 270/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
2/30 = 2 × 7/30 × 7 = 14/210 - Add the two like fractions:
270/210 + 14/210 = 270 + 14/210 = 284/210 - 284/210 simplified gives 142/105
- So, 9/7 + 2/30 = 142/105
In mixed form: 137/105
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