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Add 84/30 and 16/36

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 16/36

84/30 + 16/36 is 146/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    84/30 = 84 × 6/30 × 6 = 504/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/180 + 80/180 = 504 + 80/180 = 584/180
  5. 584/180 simplified gives 146/45
  6. So, 84/30 + 16/36 = 146/45
    In mixed form: 311/45

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