Add 2/30 and 4/84
2/30 + 4/84 is 4/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420 - Add the two like fractions:
28/420 + 20/420 = 28 + 20/420 = 48/420 - 48/420 simplified gives 4/35
- So, 2/30 + 4/84 = 4/35
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