Add 5/3 and 15/84
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 15/84
5/3 + 15/84 is 155/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
140/84 + 15/84 = 140 + 15/84 = 155/84 - So, 5/3 + 15/84 = 155/84
In mixed form: 171/84
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