Add 18/84 and 10/15
18/84 + 10/15 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
18/84 = 18 × 5/84 × 5 = 90/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
10/15 = 10 × 28/15 × 28 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
90/420 + 280/420 = 90 + 280/420 = 370/420 - 370/420 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 18/84 + 10/15 = 37/42
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