Add 7/84 and 20/25
7/84 + 20/25 is 53/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
7/84 = 7 × 25/84 × 25 = 175/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
20/25 = 20 × 84/25 × 84 = 1680/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
175/2100 + 1680/2100 = 175 + 1680/2100 = 1855/2100 - 1855/2100 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 7/84 + 20/25 = 53/60
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