Add 84/9 and 28/30
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 28/30
84/9 + 28/30 is 154/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
84/9 = 84 × 10/9 × 10 = 840/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
28/30 = 28 × 3/30 × 3 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
840/90 + 84/90 = 840 + 84/90 = 924/90 - 924/90 simplified gives 154/15
- So, 84/9 + 28/30 = 154/15
In mixed form: 104/15
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