Add 1/36 and 3/84
1/36 + 3/84 is 4/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252 - Add the two like fractions:
7/252 + 9/252 = 7 + 9/252 = 16/252 - 16/252 simplified gives 4/63
- So, 1/36 + 3/84 = 4/63
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