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Add 1/84 and 3/49

1/84 + 3/49 is 43/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    1/84 = 1 × 7/84 × 7 = 7/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    3/49 = 3 × 12/49 × 12 = 36/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/588 + 36/588 = 7 + 36/588 = 43/588
  5. So, 1/84 + 3/49 = 43/588

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