Add 49/5 and 15/84, Solve 9 4/5 + 15/84 as a fraction

Add 49/5 and 15/84

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 15/84

49/5 + 15/84 is 1397/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
49/5 = 49 × 84/5 × 84 = 4116/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
15/84 = 15 × 5/84 × 5 = 75/420
Add the two like fractions:
4116/420 + 75/420 = 4116 + 75/420 = 4191/420
4191/420 simplified gives 1397/140
So, 49/5 + 15/84 = 1397/140
In mixed form: 9137/140

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