Add 35/75 and 63/84
35/75 + 63/84 is 73/60.
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,
63/84 = 63 × 25/84 × 25 = 1575/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
980/2100 + 1575/2100 = 980 + 1575/2100 = 2555/2100 - 2555/2100 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 35/75 + 63/84 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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