Add 84/30 and 8/9
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 8/9
84/30 + 8/9 is 166/45.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 80/90 = 252 + 80/90 = 332/90 - 332/90 simplified gives 166/45
- So, 84/30 + 8/9 = 166/45
In mixed form: 331/45
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