Add 3/84 and 5/10
3/84 + 5/10 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
5/10 = 5 × 42/10 × 42 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
15/420 + 210/420 = 15 + 210/420 = 225/420 - 225/420 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 3/84 + 5/10 = 15/28
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