Add 84/30 and 7/9
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 7/9
84/30 + 7/9 is 161/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
7/9 = 7 × 10/9 × 10 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 70/90 = 252 + 70/90 = 322/90 - 322/90 simplified gives 161/45
- So, 84/30 + 7/9 = 161/45
In mixed form: 326/45
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