Add 15/84 and 4/32
15/84 + 4/32 is 17/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
15/84 = 15 × 8/84 × 8 = 120/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
4/32 = 4 × 21/32 × 21 = 84/672 - Add the two like fractions:
120/672 + 84/672 = 120 + 84/672 = 204/672 - 204/672 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 15/84 + 4/32 = 17/56
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