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Add 5/84 and 20/30

5/84 + 20/30 is 61/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    20/30 = 20 × 14/30 × 14 = 280/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/420 + 280/420 = 25 + 280/420 = 305/420
  5. 305/420 simplified gives 61/84
  6. So, 5/84 + 20/30 = 61/84

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