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Add 96/75 and 14/84

1st number: 1 21/75, 2nd number: 14/84

96/75 + 14/84 is 217/150.

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,
    96/75 = 96 × 28/75 × 28 = 2688/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/2100 + 350/2100 = 2688 + 350/2100 = 3038/2100
  5. 3038/2100 simplified gives 217/150
  6. So, 96/75 + 14/84 = 217/150
    In mixed form: 167/150

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