Add 81/84 and 35/75
81/84 + 35/75 is 601/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
81/84 = 81 × 25/84 × 25 = 2025/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
35/75 = 35 × 28/75 × 28 = 980/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/2100 + 980/2100 = 2025 + 980/2100 = 3005/2100 - 3005/2100 simplified gives 601/420
- So, 81/84 + 35/75 = 601/420
In mixed form: 1181/420
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