Add 5/84 and 10/15
5/84 + 10/15 is 61/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
10/15 = 10 × 28/15 × 28 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
25/420 + 280/420 = 25 + 280/420 = 305/420 - 305/420 simplified gives 61/84
- So, 5/84 + 10/15 = 61/84
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