Add 5/8 and 15/84
5/8 + 15/84 is 45/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 30/168 = 105 + 30/168 = 135/168 - 135/168 simplified gives 45/56
- So, 5/8 + 15/84 = 45/56
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