Add 5/75 and 2/84
5/75 + 2/84 is 19/210.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 28/75 × 28 = 140/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
140/2100 + 50/2100 = 140 + 50/2100 = 190/2100 - 190/2100 simplified gives 19/210
- So, 5/75 + 2/84 = 19/210
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