Add 84/36 and 28/30
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 28/30
84/36 + 28/30 is 49/15.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 6/30 × 6 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 168/180 = 420 + 168/180 = 588/180 - 588/180 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 84/36 + 28/30 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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