Add 3/36 and 30/84
3/36 + 30/84 is 37/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
30/84 = 30 × 3/84 × 3 = 90/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 90/252 = 21 + 90/252 = 111/252 - 111/252 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 3/36 + 30/84 = 37/84
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