Add 84/15 and 42/35
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 1 7/35
84/15 + 42/35 is 34/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 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 35 × 3 = 105,
42/35 = 42 × 3/35 × 3 = 126/105 - Add the two like fractions:
588/105 + 126/105 = 588 + 126/105 = 714/105 - 714/105 simplified gives 34/5
- So, 84/15 + 42/35 = 34/5
In mixed form: 64/5
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