Add 3/35 and 6/84
3/35 + 6/84 is 11/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
36/420 + 30/420 = 36 + 30/420 = 66/420 - 66/420 simplified gives 11/70
- So, 3/35 + 6/84 = 11/70
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