Add 1/84 and 84/27
1st number: 1/84, 2nd number: 3 3/27
1/84 + 84/27 is 787/252.
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,
84/27 = 84 × 28/27 × 28 = 2352/756 - Add the two like fractions:
9/756 + 2352/756 = 9 + 2352/756 = 2361/756 - 2361/756 simplified gives 787/252
- So, 1/84 + 84/27 = 787/252
In mixed form: 331/252
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