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Add 84/30 and 35/9

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 3 8/9

84/30 + 35/9 is 301/45.

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,
    35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/90 + 350/90 = 252 + 350/90 = 602/90
  5. 602/90 simplified gives 301/45
  6. So, 84/30 + 35/9 = 301/45
    In mixed form: 631/45

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