Add 14/84 and 42/75
14/84 + 42/75 is 109/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
350/2100 + 1176/2100 = 350 + 1176/2100 = 1526/2100 - 1526/2100 simplified gives 109/150
- So, 14/84 + 42/75 = 109/150
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