Add 60/75 and 18/84
60/75 + 18/84 is 71/70.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 28/75 × 28 = 1680/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
18/84 = 18 × 25/84 × 25 = 450/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2100 + 450/2100 = 1680 + 450/2100 = 2130/2100 - 2130/2100 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 60/75 + 18/84 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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