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Add 15/84 and 20/9

1st number: 15/84, 2nd number: 2 2/9

15/84 + 20/9 is 605/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    20/9 = 20 × 28/9 × 28 = 560/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/252 + 560/252 = 45 + 560/252 = 605/252
  5. So, 15/84 + 20/9 = 605/252
    In mixed form: 2101/252

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