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Add 30/84 and 48/72

30/84 + 48/72 is 43/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    30/84 = 30 × 6/84 × 6 = 180/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/504 + 336/504 = 180 + 336/504 = 516/504
  5. 516/504 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 30/84 + 48/72 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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