Add 84/30 and 20/42
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 20/42
84/30 + 20/42 is 344/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
588/210 + 100/210 = 588 + 100/210 = 688/210 - 688/210 simplified gives 344/105
- So, 84/30 + 20/42 = 344/105
In mixed form: 329/105
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