Add 2/27 and 2/84
2/27 + 2/84 is 37/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
2/27 = 2 × 28/27 × 28 = 56/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756 - Add the two like fractions:
56/756 + 18/756 = 56 + 18/756 = 74/756 - 74/756 simplified gives 37/378
- So, 2/27 + 2/84 = 37/378
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