Add 5/14 and 15/84
5/14 + 15/84 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
5/14 = 5 × 6/14 × 6 = 30/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
30/84 + 15/84 = 30 + 15/84 = 45/84 - 45/84 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 5/14 + 15/84 = 15/28
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