Add 96/84 and 30/75
1st number: 1 12/84, 2nd number: 30/75
96/84 + 30/75 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
96/84 = 96 × 25/84 × 25 = 2400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
30/75 = 30 × 28/75 × 28 = 840/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/2100 + 840/2100 = 2400 + 840/2100 = 3240/2100 - 3240/2100 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 96/84 + 30/75 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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