Add 75/8 and 75/84, Solve 9 3/8 + 75/84 as a fraction

Add 75/8 and 75/84

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 75/84

75/8 + 75/84 is 575/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
75/8 = 75 × 21/8 × 21 = 1575/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
75/84 = 75 × 2/84 × 2 = 150/168
Add the two like fractions:
1575/168 + 150/168 = 1575 + 150/168 = 1725/168
1725/168 simplified gives 575/56
So, 75/8 + 75/84 = 575/56
In mixed form: 1015/56

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