Add 15/84 and 50/5
1st number: 15/84, 2nd number: 10 0/5
15/84 + 50/5 is 285/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
15/84 = 15 × 5/84 × 5 = 75/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
50/5 = 50 × 84/5 × 84 = 4200/420 - Add the two like fractions:
75/420 + 4200/420 = 75 + 4200/420 = 4275/420 - 4275/420 simplified gives 285/28
- So, 15/84 + 50/5 = 285/28
In mixed form: 105/28
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