Add 15/84 and 35/25
1st number: 15/84, 2nd number: 1 10/25
15/84 + 35/25 is 221/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
35/25 = 35 × 84/25 × 84 = 2940/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2100 + 2940/2100 = 375 + 2940/2100 = 3315/2100 - 3315/2100 simplified gives 221/140
- So, 15/84 + 35/25 = 221/140
In mixed form: 181/140
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