Add 84/72 and 48/75
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 48/75
84/72 + 48/75 is 271/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
48/75 = 48 × 24/75 × 24 = 1152/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1800 + 1152/1800 = 2100 + 1152/1800 = 3252/1800 - 3252/1800 simplified gives 271/150
- So, 84/72 + 48/75 = 271/150
In mixed form: 1121/150
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