Add 4/75 and 42/84
4/75 + 42/84 is 83/150.
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,
4/75 = 4 × 28/75 × 28 = 112/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
42/84 = 42 × 25/84 × 25 = 1050/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
112/2100 + 1050/2100 = 112 + 1050/2100 = 1162/2100 - 1162/2100 simplified gives 83/150
- So, 4/75 + 42/84 = 83/150
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