Add 84/25 and 28/30
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 28/30
84/25 + 28/30 is 322/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
28/30 = 28 × 5/30 × 5 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
504/150 + 140/150 = 504 + 140/150 = 644/150 - 644/150 simplified gives 322/75
- So, 84/25 + 28/30 = 322/75
In mixed form: 422/75
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