Add 2/84 and 7/30
2/84 + 7/30 is 9/35.
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,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
7/30 = 7 × 14/30 × 14 = 98/420 - Add the two like fractions:
10/420 + 98/420 = 10 + 98/420 = 108/420 - 108/420 simplified gives 9/35
- So, 2/84 + 7/30 = 9/35
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