Add 15/3 and 2/84
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2/84
15/3 + 2/84 is 211/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
15/3 = 15 × 28/3 × 28 = 420/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Add the two like fractions:
420/84 + 2/84 = 420 + 2/84 = 422/84 - 422/84 simplified gives 211/42
- So, 15/3 + 2/84 = 211/42
In mixed form: 51/42
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