Add 84/75 and 84/90
1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 84/90
84/75 + 84/90 is 154/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
84/75 = 84 × 6/75 × 6 = 504/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
504/450 + 420/450 = 504 + 420/450 = 924/450 - 924/450 simplified gives 154/75
- So, 84/75 + 84/90 = 154/75
In mixed form: 24/75
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