Add 10/84 and 15/35
10/84 + 15/35 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
50/420 + 180/420 = 50 + 180/420 = 230/420 - 230/420 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 10/84 + 15/35 = 23/42
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