What is 1/30 plus 4/21?
1/30 plus 4/21 equals 47/210 (or 0.22381 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/30 and 4/21 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/30 + 4/21 = 47/210
Simplified Fraction
47/210
Mixed Number
Proper (47/210)
Decimal Value
0.22381
Percentage
22.381%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/30 + 4/21
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 30 and 21 share a common factor (GCD = 3). Finding their Least Common Multiple gives an LCD of 210 (which is smaller than their product 30 × 21 = 630, keeping the calculation simpler).
LCD(30, 21) = 210
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 210
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/30 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/21 by 10 so both fractions share the common base 210.
1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210 and 4 × 10/21 × 10 = 40/210
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (7 + 40 = 47) and keep the common denominator 210 unchanged.
7 + 40/210 = 47/210
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 47 and 210 is 1, confirming that 47/210 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
47/210
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 47 by denominator 210 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.22381, or 22.381%).
47 ÷ 210 = 0.22381 (22.381%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/30 plus 4/21 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 47/210 |
| Mixed Number Form | 47/210 |
| Decimal Form | 0.22381 |
| Percentage | 22.381% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/30 plus 4/21 as a fraction?
1/30 + 4/21 in simplest fraction form is 47/210.
What is 1/30 plus 4/21 as a decimal?
1/30 + 4/21 converted to a decimal is 0.22381.
What is 1/30 plus 4/21 as a percentage?
1/30 + 4/21 expressed as a percentage is 22.381%.
Does 1/30 plus 4/21 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.22381...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.