Add 1/84 and 21/27
1/84 + 21/27 is 199/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
1/84 = 1 × 9/84 × 9 = 9/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
21/27 = 21 × 28/27 × 28 = 588/756 - Add the two like fractions:
9/756 + 588/756 = 9 + 588/756 = 597/756 - 597/756 simplified gives 199/252
- So, 1/84 + 21/27 = 199/252
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