Add 15/84 and 60/75
15/84 + 60/75 is 137/140.
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,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
60/75 = 60 × 28/75 × 28 = 1680/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2100 + 1680/2100 = 375 + 1680/2100 = 2055/2100 - 2055/2100 simplified gives 137/140
- So, 15/84 + 60/75 = 137/140
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