Add 28/24 and 15/84, Solve 1 4/24 + 15/84 as a fraction

Add 28/24 and 15/84

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 15/84

28/24 + 15/84 is 113/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168
Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 30/168 = 196 + 30/168 = 226/168
226/168 simplified gives 113/84
So, 28/24 + 15/84 = 113/84
In mixed form: 129/84

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