Add 3/18 and 21/84
3/18 + 21/84 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
3/18 = 3 × 14/18 × 14 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 63/252 = 42 + 63/252 = 105/252 - 105/252 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 3/18 + 21/84 = 5/12
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