Add 2/18 and 4/84
2/18 + 4/84 is 10/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 12/252 = 28 + 12/252 = 40/252 - 40/252 simplified gives 10/63
- So, 2/18 + 4/84 = 10/63
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