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Add 84/15 and 32/30

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 1 2/30

84/15 + 32/30 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    84/15 = 84 × 2/15 × 2 = 168/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    32/30 = 32 × 1/30 × 1 = 32/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/30 + 32/30 = 168 + 32/30 = 200/30
  5. 200/30 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 84/15 + 32/30 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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