Add 30/84 and 4/24
30/84 + 4/24 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
30/84 = 30 × 2/84 × 2 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 28/168 = 60 + 28/168 = 88/168 - 88/168 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 30/84 + 4/24 = 11/21
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