Add 63/84 and 54/75
63/84 + 54/75 is 147/100.
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,
63/84 = 63 × 25/84 × 25 = 1575/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
54/75 = 54 × 28/75 × 28 = 1512/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/2100 + 1512/2100 = 1575 + 1512/2100 = 3087/2100 - 3087/2100 simplified gives 147/100
- So, 63/84 + 54/75 = 147/100
In mixed form: 147/100
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