Add 5/84 and 21/49
5/84 + 21/49 is 41/84.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 7/84 × 7 = 35/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
21/49 = 21 × 12/49 × 12 = 252/588 - Add the two like fractions:
35/588 + 252/588 = 35 + 252/588 = 287/588 - 287/588 simplified gives 41/84
- So, 5/84 + 21/49 = 41/84
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