Add 20/84 and 2/36
20/84 + 2/36 is 37/126.
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,
20/84 = 20 × 3/84 × 3 = 60/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Add the two like fractions:
60/252 + 14/252 = 60 + 14/252 = 74/252 - 74/252 simplified gives 37/126
- So, 20/84 + 2/36 = 37/126
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