Add 84/6 and 70/75
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 70/75
84/6 + 70/75 is 224/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/150 + 140/150 = 2100 + 140/150 = 2240/150 - 2240/150 simplified gives 224/15
- So, 84/6 + 70/75 = 224/15
In mixed form: 1414/15
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