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Add 84/20 and 9/75

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 9/75

84/20 + 9/75 is 108/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    84/20 = 84 × 15/20 × 15 = 1260/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/300 + 36/300 = 1260 + 36/300 = 1296/300
  5. 1296/300 simplified gives 108/25
  6. So, 84/20 + 9/75 = 108/25
    In mixed form: 48/25

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