Add 15/18 and 3/84
15/18 + 3/84 is 73/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
15/18 = 15 × 14/18 × 14 = 210/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252 - Add the two like fractions:
210/252 + 9/252 = 210 + 9/252 = 219/252 - 219/252 simplified gives 73/84
- So, 15/18 + 3/84 = 73/84
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