Add 6/9 and 30/84
6/9 + 30/84 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
30/84 = 30 × 3/84 × 3 = 90/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 90/252 = 168 + 90/252 = 258/252 - 258/252 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 6/9 + 30/84 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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