Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 2/84 and 63/30

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 2 3/30

2/84 + 63/30 is 223/105.

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,
    2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    63/30 = 63 × 14/30 × 14 = 882/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/420 + 882/420 = 10 + 882/420 = 892/420
  5. 892/420 simplified gives 223/105
  6. So, 2/84 + 63/30 = 223/105
    In mixed form: 213/105

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com