Add 84/2 and 30/63, Solve 42 0/2 + 30/63 as a fraction

Add 84/2 and 30/63

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 30/63

84/2 + 30/63 is 892/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
84/2 = 84 × 63/2 × 63 = 5292/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
Add the two like fractions:
5292/126 + 60/126 = 5292 + 60/126 = 5352/126
5352/126 simplified gives 892/21
So, 84/2 + 30/63 = 892/21
In mixed form: 4210/21

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