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Add 5/75 and 6/84

5/75 + 6/84 is 29/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    5/75 = 5 × 28/75 × 28 = 140/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    6/84 = 6 × 25/84 × 25 = 150/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/2100 + 150/2100 = 140 + 150/2100 = 290/2100
  5. 290/2100 simplified gives 29/210
  6. So, 5/75 + 6/84 = 29/210

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