Add 84/30 and 56/70
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 56/70
84/30 + 56/70 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
84/30 = 84 × 7/30 × 7 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
588/210 + 168/210 = 588 + 168/210 = 756/210 - 756/210 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 84/30 + 56/70 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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