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Add 1/84 and 8/30

1/84 + 8/30 is 39/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 30 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    8/30 = 8 × 14/30 × 14 = 112/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/420 + 112/420 = 5 + 112/420 = 117/420
  5. 117/420 simplified gives 39/140
  6. So, 1/84 + 8/30 = 39/140

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