Add 20/75 and 15/84
20/75 + 15/84 is 187/420.
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,
20/75 = 20 × 28/75 × 28 = 560/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
560/2100 + 375/2100 = 560 + 375/2100 = 935/2100 - 935/2100 simplified gives 187/420
- So, 20/75 + 15/84 = 187/420
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