Add 2/84 and 1/12
2/84 + 1/12 is 3/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2/84 + 7/84 = 2 + 7/84 = 9/84 - 9/84 simplified gives 3/28
- So, 2/84 + 1/12 = 3/28
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