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Add 84/7 and 20/30

1st number: 12 0/7, 2nd number: 20/30

84/7 + 20/30 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    84/7 = 84 × 30/7 × 30 = 2520/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/210 + 140/210 = 2520 + 140/210 = 2660/210
  5. 2660/210 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 84/7 + 20/30 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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