Add 84/20 and 2/15
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 2/15
84/20 + 2/15 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
252/60 + 8/60 = 252 + 8/60 = 260/60 - 260/60 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 84/20 + 2/15 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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