Add 12/18 and 81/84
12/18 + 81/84 is 137/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
81/84 = 81 × 3/84 × 3 = 243/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 243/252 = 168 + 243/252 = 411/252 - 411/252 simplified gives 137/84
- So, 12/18 + 81/84 = 137/84
In mixed form: 153/84
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