Add 15/5 and 1/84
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1/84
15/5 + 1/84 is 253/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
15/5 = 15 × 84/5 × 84 = 1260/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/420 + 5/420 = 1260 + 5/420 = 1265/420 - 1265/420 simplified gives 253/84
- So, 15/5 + 1/84 = 253/84
In mixed form: 31/84
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