Add 15/18 and 54/84
15/18 + 54/84 is 31/21.
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,
54/84 = 54 × 3/84 × 3 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
210/252 + 162/252 = 210 + 162/252 = 372/252 - 372/252 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 15/18 + 54/84 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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