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Add 72/75 and 28/84

72/75 + 28/84 is 97/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    72/75 = 72 × 28/75 × 28 = 2016/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    28/84 = 28 × 25/84 × 25 = 700/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/2100 + 700/2100 = 2016 + 700/2100 = 2716/2100
  5. 2716/2100 simplified gives 97/75
  6. So, 72/75 + 28/84 = 97/75
    In mixed form: 122/75

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