Add 35/75 and 15/84
35/75 + 15/84 is 271/420.
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,
35/75 = 35 × 28/75 × 28 = 980/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
980/2100 + 375/2100 = 980 + 375/2100 = 1355/2100 - 1355/2100 simplified gives 271/420
- So, 35/75 + 15/84 = 271/420
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