Add 84/30 and 16/90
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 16/90
84/30 + 16/90 is 134/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
84/30 = 84 × 3/30 × 3 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 16/90 = 252 + 16/90 = 268/90 - 268/90 simplified gives 134/45
- So, 84/30 + 16/90 = 134/45
In mixed form: 244/45
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