Add 30/35 and 3/84
30/35 + 3/84 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 15/420 = 360 + 15/420 = 375/420 - 375/420 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 30/35 + 3/84 = 25/28
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