Add 1/6 and 15/84
16 + 1584 is 2984.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
16 = 1 × 146 × 14 = 1484 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
1584 = 15 × 184 × 1 = 1584 - Add the two like fractions:
1484 + 1584 = 14 + 1584 = 2984 - So, 1/6 + 15/84 = 29/84
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