Add 6/18 and 15/84
6/18 + 15/84 is 43/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
6/18 = 6 × 14/18 × 14 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252 - Add the two like fractions:
84/252 + 45/252 = 84 + 45/252 = 129/252 - 129/252 simplified gives 43/84
- So, 6/18 + 15/84 = 43/84
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