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Add 6/15 and 84/8

1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 10 4/8

6/15 + 84/8 is 109/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    84/8 = 84 × 15/8 × 15 = 1260/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 1260/120 = 48 + 1260/120 = 1308/120
  5. 1308/120 simplified gives 109/10
  6. So, 6/15 + 84/8 = 109/10
    In mixed form: 109/10

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