Add 7/84 and 2/12
7/84 + 2/12 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
7/84 + 14/84 = 7 + 14/84 = 21/84 - 21/84 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 7/84 + 2/12 = 1/4
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