Add 75/84 and 8/20
75/84 + 8/20 is 181/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 20 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 20 × 21 = 420,
8/20 = 8 × 21/20 × 21 = 168/420 - Add the two like fractions:
375/420 + 168/420 = 375 + 168/420 = 543/420 - 543/420 simplified gives 181/140
- So, 75/84 + 8/20 = 181/140
In mixed form: 141/140
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