Add 75/96 and 40/84
75/96 + 40/84 is 845/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
40/84 = 40 × 8/84 × 8 = 320/672 - Add the two like fractions:
525/672 + 320/672 = 525 + 320/672 = 845/672 - So, 75/96 + 40/84 = 845/672
In mixed form: 1173/672
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