Add 35/84 and 15/25
35/84 + 15/25 is 61/60.
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,
35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
15/25 = 15 × 84/25 × 84 = 1260/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
875/2100 + 1260/2100 = 875 + 1260/2100 = 2135/2100 - 2135/2100 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 35/84 + 15/25 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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