Add 15/84 and 15/30
15/84 + 15/30 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
15/84 = 15 × 5/84 × 5 = 75/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
15/30 = 15 × 14/30 × 14 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
75/420 + 210/420 = 75 + 210/420 = 285/420 - 285/420 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 15/84 + 15/30 = 19/28
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