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Add 15/84 and 7/75

15/84 + 7/75 is 571/2100.

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,
    15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    7/75 = 7 × 28/75 × 28 = 196/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/2100 + 196/2100 = 375 + 196/2100 = 571/2100
  5. So, 15/84 + 7/75 = 571/2100

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