Add 8/15 and 49/84
8/15 + 49/84 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
8/15 = 8 × 28/15 × 28 = 224/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
49/84 = 49 × 5/84 × 5 = 245/420 - Add the two like fractions:
224/420 + 245/420 = 224 + 245/420 = 469/420 - 469/420 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 8/15 + 49/84 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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