Add 6/30 and 7/84
6/30 + 7/84 is 17/60.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 35/420 = 84 + 35/420 = 119/420 - 119/420 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 6/30 + 7/84 = 17/60
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