Add 12/84 and 5/18
12/84 + 5/18 is 53/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
12/84 = 12 × 3/84 × 3 = 36/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
36/252 + 70/252 = 36 + 70/252 = 106/252 - 106/252 simplified gives 53/126
- So, 12/84 + 5/18 = 53/126
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