Add 84/30 and 4/18
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 4/18
84/30 + 4/18 is 136/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
84/30 = 84 × 3/30 × 3 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 20/90 = 252 + 20/90 = 272/90 - 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 84/30 + 4/18 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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