Add 15/84 and 18/24
15/84 + 18/24 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 126/168 = 30 + 126/168 = 156/168 - 156/168 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 15/84 + 18/24 = 13/14
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