Add 2/75 and 70/84
2/75 + 70/84 is 43/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
56/2100 + 1750/2100 = 56 + 1750/2100 = 1806/2100 - 1806/2100 simplified gives 43/50
- So, 2/75 + 70/84 = 43/50
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