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Add 12/84 and 3/9

12/84 + 3/9 is 10/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    12/84 = 12 × 3/84 × 3 = 36/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    3/9 = 3 × 28/9 × 28 = 84/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/252 + 84/252 = 36 + 84/252 = 120/252
  5. 120/252 simplified gives 10/21
  6. So, 12/84 + 3/9 = 10/21

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