Add 30/42 and 30/84
30/42 + 30/84 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
30/42 = 30 × 2/42 × 2 = 60/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
30/84 = 30 × 1/84 × 1 = 30/84 - Add the two like fractions:
60/84 + 30/84 = 60 + 30/84 = 90/84 - 90/84 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 30/42 + 30/84 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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