Add 30/84 and 75/96
30/84 + 75/96 is 255/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
30/84 = 30 × 8/84 × 8 = 240/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672 - Add the two like fractions:
240/672 + 525/672 = 240 + 525/672 = 765/672 - 765/672 simplified gives 255/224
- So, 30/84 + 75/96 = 255/224
In mixed form: 131/224
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/84+75/96 90/84+75/96