Add 84/18 and 9/30
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 9/30
84/18 + 9/30 is 149/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 27/90 = 420 + 27/90 = 447/90 - 447/90 simplified gives 149/30
- So, 84/18 + 9/30 = 149/30
In mixed form: 429/30
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