Add 84/45 and 84/30
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 2 24/30
84/45 + 84/30 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
84/30 = 84 × 3/30 × 3 = 252/90 - Add the two like fractions:
168/90 + 252/90 = 168 + 252/90 = 420/90 - 420/90 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 84/45 + 84/30 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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