Add 15/9 and 3/84
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 3/84
15/9 + 3/84 is 143/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
15/9 = 15 × 28/9 × 28 = 420/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252 - Add the two like fractions:
420/252 + 9/252 = 420 + 9/252 = 429/252 - 429/252 simplified gives 143/84
- So, 15/9 + 3/84 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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