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Add 12/18 and 3/84

12/18 + 3/84 is 59/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/252 + 9/252 = 168 + 9/252 = 177/252
  5. 177/252 simplified gives 59/84
  6. So, 12/18 + 3/84 = 59/84

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