Add 84/30 and 36/54
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 36/54
84/30 + 36/54 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
84/30 = 84 × 9/30 × 9 = 756/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Add the two like fractions:
756/270 + 180/270 = 756 + 180/270 = 936/270 - 936/270 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 84/30 + 36/54 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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