Add 5/84 and 1/75
5/84 + 1/75 is 51/700.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 25/84 × 25 = 125/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
1/75 = 1 × 28/75 × 28 = 28/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
125/2100 + 28/2100 = 125 + 28/2100 = 153/2100 - 153/2100 simplified gives 51/700
- So, 5/84 + 1/75 = 51/700
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