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Add 1/36 and 3/84

1/36 + 3/84 is 4/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/252 + 9/252 = 7 + 9/252 = 16/252
  5. 16/252 simplified gives 4/63
  6. So, 1/36 + 3/84 = 4/63

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