Add 84/36 and 14/30
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 14/30
84/36 + 14/30 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 84/180 = 420 + 84/180 = 504/180 - 504/180 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 84/36 + 14/30 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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