Add 84/30 and 2/35
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 2/35
84/30 + 2/35 is 20/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
84/30 = 84 × 7/30 × 7 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Add the two like fractions:
588/210 + 12/210 = 588 + 12/210 = 600/210 - 600/210 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 84/30 + 2/35 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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