Add 1/30 and 12/84
1/30 + 12/84 is 37/210.
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,
1/30 = 1 × 14/30 × 14 = 14/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
14/420 + 60/420 = 14 + 60/420 = 74/420 - 74/420 simplified gives 37/210
- So, 1/30 + 12/84 = 37/210
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