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Add 15/45 and 2/84

15/45 + 2/84 is 5/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    15/45 = 15 × 28/45 × 28 = 420/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/1260 + 30/1260 = 420 + 30/1260 = 450/1260
  5. 450/1260 simplified gives 5/14
  6. So, 15/45 + 2/84 = 5/14

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