Add 64/75 and 70/84
64/75 + 70/84 is 253/150.
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,
64/75 = 64 × 28/75 × 28 = 1792/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/2100 + 1750/2100 = 1792 + 1750/2100 = 3542/2100 - 3542/2100 simplified gives 253/150
- So, 64/75 + 70/84 = 253/150
In mixed form: 1103/150
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