Add 72/75 and 12/84
72/75 + 12/84 is 193/175.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 28/75 × 28 = 2016/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
12/84 = 12 × 25/84 × 25 = 300/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2100 + 300/2100 = 2016 + 300/2100 = 2316/2100 - 2316/2100 simplified gives 193/175
- So, 72/75 + 12/84 = 193/175
In mixed form: 118/175
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