Add 15/35 and 14/84
15/35 + 14/84 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
14/84 = 14 × 5/84 × 5 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 70/420 = 180 + 70/420 = 250/420 - 250/420 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 15/35 + 14/84 = 25/42
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