Add 15/30 and 50/84
15/30 + 50/84 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
15/30 = 15 × 14/30 × 14 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 250/420 = 210 + 250/420 = 460/420 - 460/420 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 15/30 + 50/84 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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