Add 15/84 and 3/18
15/84 + 3/18 is 29/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
3/18 = 3 × 14/18 × 14 = 42/252 - Add the two like fractions:
45/252 + 42/252 = 45 + 42/252 = 87/252 - 87/252 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 15/84 + 3/18 = 29/84
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