Add 30/56 and 2/84
30/56 + 2/84 is 47/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Add the two like fractions:
90/168 + 4/168 = 90 + 4/168 = 94/168 - 94/168 simplified gives 47/84
- So, 30/56 + 2/84 = 47/84
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