Add 24/30 and 30/84
24/30 + 30/84 is 81/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
24/30 = 24 × 14/30 × 14 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
30/84 = 30 × 5/84 × 5 = 150/420 - Add the two like fractions:
336/420 + 150/420 = 336 + 150/420 = 486/420 - 486/420 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 24/30 + 30/84 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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