Add 2/84 and 7/49
2/84 + 7/49 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
7/49 = 7 × 12/49 × 12 = 84/588 - Add the two like fractions:
14/588 + 84/588 = 14 + 84/588 = 98/588 - 98/588 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 2/84 + 7/49 = 1/6
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