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Add 30/5 and 12/84

1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 12/84

30/5 + 12/84 is 43/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    30/5 = 30 × 84/5 × 84 = 2520/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/420 + 60/420 = 2520 + 60/420 = 2580/420
  5. 2580/420 simplified gives 43/7
  6. So, 30/5 + 12/84 = 43/7
    In mixed form: 61/7

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