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Add 84/25 and 54/30

1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 1 24/30

84/25 + 54/30 is 129/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/150 + 270/150 = 504 + 270/150 = 774/150
  5. 774/150 simplified gives 129/25
  6. So, 84/25 + 54/30 = 129/25
    In mixed form: 54/25

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