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Add 30/20 and 14/84

1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 14/84

30/20 + 14/84 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    30/20 = 30 × 21/20 × 21 = 630/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    14/84 = 14 × 5/84 × 5 = 70/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/420 + 70/420 = 630 + 70/420 = 700/420
  5. 700/420 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 30/20 + 14/84 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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