Add 10/84 and 2/30
10/84 + 2/30 is 13/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420 - Add the two like fractions:
50/420 + 28/420 = 50 + 28/420 = 78/420 - 78/420 simplified gives 13/70
- So, 10/84 + 2/30 = 13/70
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