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Add 10/15 and 2/84

10/15 + 2/84 is 29/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    10/15 = 10 × 28/15 × 28 = 280/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/420 + 10/420 = 280 + 10/420 = 290/420
  5. 290/420 simplified gives 29/42
  6. So, 10/15 + 2/84 = 29/42

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