Add 15/84 and 27/48
15/84 + 27/48 is 83/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
15/84 = 15 × 4/84 × 4 = 60/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
60/336 + 189/336 = 60 + 189/336 = 249/336 - 249/336 simplified gives 83/112
- So, 15/84 + 27/48 = 83/112
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