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Add 84/20 and 12/30

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 12/30

84/20 + 12/30 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/60 + 24/60 = 252 + 24/60 = 276/60
  5. 276/60 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 84/20 + 12/30 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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