Add 84/30 and 27/36
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 27/36
84/30 + 27/36 is 71/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
84/30 = 84 × 6/30 × 6 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 135/180 = 504 + 135/180 = 639/180 - 639/180 simplified gives 71/20
- So, 84/30 + 27/36 = 71/20
In mixed form: 311/20
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