Add 84/15 and 42/75
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 42/75
84/15 + 42/75 is 154/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
84/15 = 84 × 5/15 × 5 = 420/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
42/75 = 42 × 1/75 × 1 = 42/75 - Add the two like fractions:
420/75 + 42/75 = 420 + 42/75 = 462/75 - 462/75 simplified gives 154/25
- So, 84/15 + 42/75 = 154/25
In mixed form: 64/25
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