Add 84/25 and 8/30
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 8/30
84/25 + 8/30 is 272/75.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
504/150 + 40/150 = 504 + 40/150 = 544/150 - 544/150 simplified gives 272/75
- So, 84/25 + 8/30 = 272/75
In mixed form: 347/75
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