Add 6/30 and 56/84
6/30 + 56/84 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
6/30 = 6 × 14/30 × 14 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 280/420 = 84 + 280/420 = 364/420 - 364/420 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 6/30 + 56/84 = 13/15
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