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Add 5/30 and 3/84

5/30 + 3/84 is 17/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    5/30 = 5 × 14/30 × 14 = 70/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/420 + 15/420 = 70 + 15/420 = 85/420
  5. 85/420 simplified gives 17/84
  6. So, 5/30 + 3/84 = 17/84

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