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Add 84/16 and 20/30

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 20/30

84/16 + 20/30 is 71/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    84/16 = 84 × 15/16 × 15 = 1260/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/240 + 160/240 = 1260 + 160/240 = 1420/240
  5. 1420/240 simplified gives 71/12
  6. So, 84/16 + 20/30 = 71/12
    In mixed form: 511/12

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