Add 25/15 and 2/84, Solve 1 10/15 + 2/84 as a fraction

Add 25/15 and 2/84

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 2/84

25/15 + 2/84 is 71/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
25/15 = 25 × 28/15 × 28 = 700/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
Add the two like fractions:
700/420 + 10/420 = 700 + 10/420 = 710/420
710/420 simplified gives 71/42
So, 25/15 + 2/84 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42

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