Add 14/84 and 84/27
1st number: 14/84, 2nd number: 3 3/27
14/84 + 84/27 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
14/84 = 14 × 9/84 × 9 = 126/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
84/27 = 84 × 28/27 × 28 = 2352/756 - Add the two like fractions:
126/756 + 2352/756 = 126 + 2352/756 = 2478/756 - 2478/756 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 14/84 + 84/27 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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