Add 75/84 and 63/96
75/84 + 63/96 is 347/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
75/84 = 75 × 8/84 × 8 = 600/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672 - Add the two like fractions:
600/672 + 441/672 = 600 + 441/672 = 1041/672 - 1041/672 simplified gives 347/224
- So, 75/84 + 63/96 = 347/224
In mixed form: 1123/224
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