Add 8/28 and 15/84
8/28 + 15/84 is 13/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
8/28 = 8 × 3/28 × 3 = 24/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
24/84 + 15/84 = 24 + 15/84 = 39/84 - 39/84 simplified gives 13/28
- So, 8/28 + 15/84 = 13/28
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