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Add 14/84 and 14/75

14/84 + 14/75 is 53/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/2100 + 392/2100 = 350 + 392/2100 = 742/2100
  5. 742/2100 simplified gives 53/150
  6. So, 14/84 + 14/75 = 53/150

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