Add 72/75 and 15/84
72/75 + 15/84 is 797/700.
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,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/2100 + 375/2100 = 2016 + 375/2100 = 2391/2100 - 2391/2100 simplified gives 797/700
- So, 72/75 + 15/84 = 797/700
In mixed form: 197/700
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