Add 12/15 and 75/84
12/15 + 75/84 is 237/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
12/15 = 12 × 28/15 × 28 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
75/84 = 75 × 5/84 × 5 = 375/420 - Add the two like fractions:
336/420 + 375/420 = 336 + 375/420 = 711/420 - 711/420 simplified gives 237/140
- So, 12/15 + 75/84 = 237/140
In mixed form: 197/140
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