Add 84/30 and 1/18
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 1/18
84/30 + 1/18 is 257/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
84/30 = 84 × 3/30 × 3 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 5/90 = 252 + 5/90 = 257/90 - So, 84/30 + 1/18 = 257/90
In mixed form: 277/90
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