Add 15/84 and 5/6
15/84 + 5/6 is 85/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
15/84 + 70/84 = 15 + 70/84 = 85/84 - So, 15/84 + 5/6 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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