Add 25/84 and 15/18
25/84 + 15/18 is 95/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
25/84 = 25 × 3/84 × 3 = 75/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
15/18 = 15 × 14/18 × 14 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
75/252 + 210/252 = 75 + 210/252 = 285/252 - 285/252 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 25/84 + 15/18 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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