Add 56/75 and 27/84
56/75 + 27/84 is 2243/2100.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 28/75 × 28 = 1568/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
27/84 = 27 × 25/84 × 25 = 675/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/2100 + 675/2100 = 1568 + 675/2100 = 2243/2100 - So, 56/75 + 27/84 = 2243/2100
In mixed form: 1143/2100
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