Add 49/84 and 2/75
49/84 + 2/75 is 61/100.
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,
49/84 = 49 × 25/84 × 25 = 1225/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2100 + 56/2100 = 1225 + 56/2100 = 1281/2100 - 1281/2100 simplified gives 61/100
- So, 49/84 + 2/75 = 61/100
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