Add 70/84 and 14/75
70/84 + 14/75 is 51/50.
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,
70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2100 + 392/2100 = 1750 + 392/2100 = 2142/2100 - 2142/2100 simplified gives 51/50
- So, 70/84 + 14/75 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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