Add 84/18 and 2/15, Solve 4 12/18 + 2/15 as a fraction

Add 84/18 and 2/15

1^st number: 4 12/18, 2^nd number: 2/15

84/18 + 2/15 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90
Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 12/90 = 420 + 12/90 = 432/90
432/90 simplified gives 24/5
So, 84/18 + 2/15 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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