Add 75/84 and 7/10
75/84 + 7/10 is 223/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
75/84 = 75 × 5/84 × 5 = 375/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
7/10 = 7 × 42/10 × 42 = 294/420 - Add the two like fractions:
375/420 + 294/420 = 375 + 294/420 = 669/420 - 669/420 simplified gives 223/140
- So, 75/84 + 7/10 = 223/140
In mixed form: 183/140
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