Add 15/84 and 4/8
15/84 + 4/8 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 84/168 = 30 + 84/168 = 114/168 - 114/168 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 15/84 + 4/8 = 19/28
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