Add 4/84 and 21/75
4/84 + 21/75 is 172/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
21/75 = 21 × 28/75 × 28 = 588/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
100/2100 + 588/2100 = 100 + 588/2100 = 688/2100 - 688/2100 simplified gives 172/525
- So, 4/84 + 21/75 = 172/525
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