Add 70/84 and 8/75
70/84 + 8/75 is 47/50.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2100 + 224/2100 = 1750 + 224/2100 = 1974/2100 - 1974/2100 simplified gives 47/50
- So, 70/84 + 8/75 = 47/50
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