Add 30/36 and 6/84
30/36 + 6/84 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252 - Add the two like fractions:
210/252 + 18/252 = 210 + 18/252 = 228/252 - 228/252 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 30/36 + 6/84 = 19/21
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