Add 84/15 and 4/6
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 4/6
84/15 + 4/6 is 94/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
84/15 = 84 × 2/15 × 2 = 168/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Add the two like fractions:
168/30 + 20/30 = 168 + 20/30 = 188/30 - 188/30 simplified gives 94/15
- So, 84/15 + 4/6 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15
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