Add 15/84 and 7/27
15/84 + 7/27 is 331/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
15/84 = 15 × 9/84 × 9 = 135/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
7/27 = 7 × 28/27 × 28 = 196/756 - Add the two like fractions:
135/756 + 196/756 = 135 + 196/756 = 331/756 - So, 15/84 + 7/27 = 331/756
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