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Add 4/18 and 84/30

1st number: 4/18, 2nd number: 2 24/30

4/18 + 84/30 is 136/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    84/30 = 84 × 3/30 × 3 = 252/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/90 + 252/90 = 20 + 252/90 = 272/90
  5. 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
  6. So, 4/18 + 84/30 = 136/45
    In mixed form: 31/45

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