Add 3/84 and 5/25
3/84 + 5/25 is 33/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
5/25 = 5 × 84/25 × 84 = 420/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
75/2100 + 420/2100 = 75 + 420/2100 = 495/2100 - 495/2100 simplified gives 33/140
- So, 3/84 + 5/25 = 33/140
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