Add 84/30 and 8/25
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 8/25
84/30 + 8/25 is 78/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
84/30 = 84 × 5/30 × 5 = 420/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150 - Add the two like fractions:
420/150 + 48/150 = 420 + 48/150 = 468/150 - 468/150 simplified gives 78/25
- So, 84/30 + 8/25 = 78/25
In mixed form: 33/25
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