Add 75/30 and 1/84
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 1/84
75/30 + 1/84 is 211/84.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 14/30 × 14 = 1050/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/420 + 5/420 = 1050 + 5/420 = 1055/420 - 1055/420 simplified gives 211/84
- So, 75/30 + 1/84 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84
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