Add 1/84 and 27/36
1/84 + 27/36 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
1/84 = 1 × 3/84 × 3 = 3/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Add the two like fractions:
3/252 + 189/252 = 3 + 189/252 = 192/252 - 192/252 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 1/84 + 27/36 = 16/21
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