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Add 84/15 and 18/84

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 18/84

84/15 + 18/84 is 407/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    84/15 = 84 × 28/15 × 28 = 2352/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    18/84 = 18 × 5/84 × 5 = 90/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/420 + 90/420 = 2352 + 90/420 = 2442/420
  5. 2442/420 simplified gives 407/70
  6. So, 84/15 + 18/84 = 407/70
    In mixed form: 557/70

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