Add 1/84 and 15/30
1/84 + 15/30 is 43/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
15/30 = 15 × 14/30 × 14 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
5/420 + 210/420 = 5 + 210/420 = 215/420 - 215/420 simplified gives 43/84
- So, 1/84 + 15/30 = 43/84
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