Add 3/84 and 1/30
3/84 + 1/30 is 29/420.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
1/30 = 1 × 14/30 × 14 = 14/420 - Add the two like fractions:
15/420 + 14/420 = 15 + 14/420 = 29/420 - So, 3/84 + 1/30 = 29/420
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