Add 6/84 and 40/75
6/84 + 40/75 is 127/210.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 25/84 × 25 = 150/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
40/75 = 40 × 28/75 × 28 = 1120/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2100 + 1120/2100 = 150 + 1120/2100 = 1270/2100 - 1270/2100 simplified gives 127/210
- So, 6/84 + 40/75 = 127/210
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