Add 84/30 and 40/36
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 1 4/36
84/30 + 40/36 is 176/45.
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,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 200/180 = 504 + 200/180 = 704/180 - 704/180 simplified gives 176/45
- So, 84/30 + 40/36 = 176/45
In mixed form: 341/45
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