Add 3/21 and 9/84
3/21 + 9/84 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
3/21 = 3 × 4/21 × 4 = 12/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
9/84 = 9 × 1/84 × 1 = 9/84 - Add the two like fractions:
12/84 + 9/84 = 12 + 9/84 = 21/84 - 21/84 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 3/21 + 9/84 = 1/4
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