Add 2/84 and 10/36
2/84 + 10/36 is 19/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
10/36 = 10 × 7/36 × 7 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
6/252 + 70/252 = 6 + 70/252 = 76/252 - 76/252 simplified gives 19/63
- So, 2/84 + 10/36 = 19/63
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