Add 45/84 and 36/75
45/84 + 36/75 is 711/700.
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,
45/84 = 45 × 25/84 × 25 = 1125/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
36/75 = 36 × 28/75 × 28 = 1008/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/2100 + 1008/2100 = 1125 + 1008/2100 = 2133/2100 - 2133/2100 simplified gives 711/700
- So, 45/84 + 36/75 = 711/700
In mixed form: 111/700
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