Add 80/84 and 27/30
80/84 + 27/30 is 389/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
80/84 = 80 × 5/84 × 5 = 400/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
27/30 = 27 × 14/30 × 14 = 378/420 - Add the two like fractions:
400/420 + 378/420 = 400 + 378/420 = 778/420 - 778/420 simplified gives 389/210
- So, 80/84 + 27/30 = 389/210
In mixed form: 1179/210
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