Add 2/84 and 2/72
2/84 + 2/72 is 13/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
2/84 = 2 × 6/84 × 6 = 12/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
12/504 + 14/504 = 12 + 14/504 = 26/504 - 26/504 simplified gives 13/252
- So, 2/84 + 2/72 = 13/252
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