Add 24/75 and 70/84
24/75 + 70/84 is 173/150.
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,
24/75 = 24 × 28/75 × 28 = 672/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
672/2100 + 1750/2100 = 672 + 1750/2100 = 2422/2100 - 2422/2100 simplified gives 173/150
- So, 24/75 + 70/84 = 173/150
In mixed form: 123/150
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