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Add 75/15 and 10/84

1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 10/84

75/15 + 10/84 is 215/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    75/15 = 75 × 28/15 × 28 = 2100/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/420 + 50/420 = 2100 + 50/420 = 2150/420
  5. 2150/420 simplified gives 215/42
  6. So, 75/15 + 10/84 = 215/42
    In mixed form: 55/42

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