Add 15/21 and 2/84
15/21 + 2/84 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Add the two like fractions:
60/84 + 2/84 = 60 + 2/84 = 62/84 - 62/84 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 15/21 + 2/84 = 31/42
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