Add 2/84 and 84/27
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 3 3/27
2/84 + 84/27 is 395/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
84/27 = 84 × 28/27 × 28 = 2352/756 - Add the two like fractions:
18/756 + 2352/756 = 18 + 2352/756 = 2370/756 - 2370/756 simplified gives 395/126
- So, 2/84 + 84/27 = 395/126
In mixed form: 317/126
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