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Add 84/30 and 24/9

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 2 6/9

84/30 + 24/9 is 82/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    84/30 = 84 × 3/30 × 3 = 252/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/90 + 240/90 = 252 + 240/90 = 492/90
  5. 492/90 simplified gives 82/15
  6. So, 84/30 + 24/9 = 82/15
    In mixed form: 57/15

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