Add 15/16 and 12/84
15/16 + 12/84 is 121/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
12/84 = 12 × 4/84 × 4 = 48/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 48/336 = 315 + 48/336 = 363/336 - 363/336 simplified gives 121/112
- So, 15/16 + 12/84 = 121/112
In mixed form: 19/112
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