Add 75/96 and 70/84
75/96 + 70/84 is 155/96.
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,
70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672 - Add the two like fractions:
525/672 + 560/672 = 525 + 560/672 = 1085/672 - 1085/672 simplified gives 155/96
- So, 75/96 + 70/84 = 155/96
In mixed form: 159/96
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