Add 84/75 and 14/48, Solve 1 9/75 + 14/48 as a fraction

Add 84/75 and 14/48

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 14/48

84/75 + 14/48 is 847/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
84/75 = 84 × 16/75 × 16 = 1344/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
14/48 = 14 × 25/48 × 25 = 350/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1344/1200 + 350/1200 = 1344 + 350/1200 = 1694/1200
1694/1200 simplified gives 847/600
So, 84/75 + 14/48 = 847/600
In mixed form: 1247/600

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