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Add 10/30 and 15/84

10/30 + 15/84 is 43/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    10/30 = 10 × 14/30 × 14 = 140/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    15/84 = 15 × 5/84 × 5 = 75/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/420 + 75/420 = 140 + 75/420 = 215/420
  5. 215/420 simplified gives 43/84
  6. So, 10/30 + 15/84 = 43/84

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