Answers

Add 84/30 and 54/36

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 18/36

84/30 + 54/36 is 43/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   84/30 = 84 × 6/30 × 6 = 504/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/180 + 270/180 = 504 + 270/180 = 774/180
5. 774/180 simplified gives 43/10
6. So, 84/30 + 54/36 = 43/10
   In mixed form: 43/10

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁴/₆₀+⁵⁴/₃₆ ⁸⁴/₃₀+⁵⁴/₇₂ ⁸⁴/₉₀+⁵⁴/₃₆

Add Fractions Calculator