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Add 84/75 and 4/84

1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 4/84

84/75 + 4/84 is 613/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    84/75 = 84 × 28/75 × 28 = 2352/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/2100 + 100/2100 = 2352 + 100/2100 = 2452/2100
  5. 2452/2100 simplified gives 613/525
  6. So, 84/75 + 4/84 = 613/525
    In mixed form: 188/525

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