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Add 2/84 and 9/30

2/84 + 9/30 is 34/105.

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,
    9/30 = 9 × 14/30 × 14 = 126/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/420 + 126/420 = 10 + 126/420 = 136/420
  5. 136/420 simplified gives 34/105
  6. So, 2/84 + 9/30 = 34/105

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