Add 10/84 and 10/21
10/84 + 10/21 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
10/21 = 10 × 4/21 × 4 = 40/84 - Add the two like fractions:
10/84 + 40/84 = 10 + 40/84 = 50/84 - 50/84 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 10/84 + 10/21 = 25/42
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