Add 2/84 and 3/9
2/84 + 3/9 is 5/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 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 9 × 28 = 252,
3/9 = 3 × 28/9 × 28 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
6/252 + 84/252 = 6 + 84/252 = 90/252 - 90/252 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 2/84 + 3/9 = 5/14
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