Add 84/6 and 14/30
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 14/30
84/6 + 14/30 is 217/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
84/6 = 84 × 5/6 × 5 = 420/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30 - Add the two like fractions:
420/30 + 14/30 = 420 + 14/30 = 434/30 - 434/30 simplified gives 217/15
- So, 84/6 + 14/30 = 217/15
In mixed form: 147/15
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