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Add 84/80 and 64/30

1st number: 1 4/80, 2nd number: 2 4/30

84/80 + 64/30 is 191/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    64/30 = 64 × 8/30 × 8 = 512/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/240 + 512/240 = 252 + 512/240 = 764/240
  5. 764/240 simplified gives 191/60
  6. So, 84/80 + 64/30 = 191/60
    In mixed form: 311/60

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