Add 75/5 and 28/84, Solve 15 0/5 + 28/84 as a fraction

Add 75/5 and 28/84

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 28/84

75/5 + 28/84 is 46/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
75/5 = 75 × 84/5 × 84 = 6300/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
28/84 = 28 × 5/84 × 5 = 140/420
Add the two like fractions:
6300/420 + 140/420 = 6300 + 140/420 = 6440/420
6440/420 simplified gives 46/3
So, 75/5 + 28/84 = 46/3
In mixed form: 151/3

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