Add 84/30 and 36/56
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 36/56
84/30 + 36/56 is 241/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
84/30 = 84 × 28/30 × 28 = 2352/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
36/56 = 36 × 15/56 × 15 = 540/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/840 + 540/840 = 2352 + 540/840 = 2892/840 - 2892/840 simplified gives 241/70
- So, 84/30 + 36/56 = 241/70
In mixed form: 331/70
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