Add 2/14 and 75/84
2/14 + 75/84 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
2/14 = 2 × 6/14 × 6 = 12/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
75/84 = 75 × 1/84 × 1 = 75/84 - Add the two like fractions:
12/84 + 75/84 = 12 + 75/84 = 87/84 - 87/84 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 2/14 + 75/84 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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