Add 84/25 and 12/84
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 12/84
84/25 + 12/84 is 613/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
84/25 = 84 × 84/25 × 84 = 7056/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
12/84 = 12 × 25/84 × 25 = 300/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
7056/2100 + 300/2100 = 7056 + 300/2100 = 7356/2100 - 7356/2100 simplified gives 613/175
- So, 84/25 + 12/84 = 613/175
In mixed form: 388/175
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