Add 32/15 and 3/84
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3/84
32/15 + 3/84 is 911/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
32/15 = 32 × 28/15 × 28 = 896/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Add the two like fractions:
896/420 + 15/420 = 896 + 15/420 = 911/420 - So, 32/15 + 3/84 = 911/420
In mixed form: 271/420
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