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Add 4/84 and 1/15

4/84 + 1/15 is 4/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    1/15 = 1 × 28/15 × 28 = 28/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/420 + 28/420 = 20 + 28/420 = 48/420
  5. 48/420 simplified gives 4/35
  6. So, 4/84 + 1/15 = 4/35

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