Add 84/15 and 12/21
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 12/21
84/15 + 12/21 is 216/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
84/15 = 84 × 7/15 × 7 = 588/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
12/21 = 12 × 5/21 × 5 = 60/105 - Add the two like fractions:
588/105 + 60/105 = 588 + 60/105 = 648/105 - 648/105 simplified gives 216/35
- So, 84/15 + 12/21 = 216/35
In mixed form: 66/35
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