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Add 15/75 and 10/84

15/75 + 10/84 is 67/210.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    15/75 = 15 × 28/75 × 28 = 420/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/2100 + 250/2100 = 420 + 250/2100 = 670/2100
  5. 670/2100 simplified gives 67/210
  6. So, 15/75 + 10/84 = 67/210

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