Add 84/96 and 15/84
84/96 + 15/84 is 59/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
15/84 = 15 × 8/84 × 8 = 120/672 - Add the two like fractions:
588/672 + 120/672 = 588 + 120/672 = 708/672 - 708/672 simplified gives 59/56
- So, 84/96 + 15/84 = 59/56
In mixed form: 13/56
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