Add 75/25 and 10/84
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 10/84
75/25 + 10/84 is 131/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
75/25 = 75 × 84/25 × 84 = 6300/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
6300/2100 + 250/2100 = 6300 + 250/2100 = 6550/2100 - 6550/2100 simplified gives 131/42
- So, 75/25 + 10/84 = 131/42
In mixed form: 35/42
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