Add 84/20 and 30/14
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 2 2/14
84/20 + 30/14 is 222/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
30/14 = 30 × 10/14 × 10 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
588/140 + 300/140 = 588 + 300/140 = 888/140 - 888/140 simplified gives 222/35
- So, 84/20 + 30/14 = 222/35
In mixed form: 612/35
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