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Add 3/84 and 1/7

3/84 + 1/7 is 5/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    1/7 = 1 × 12/7 × 12 = 12/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/84 + 12/84 = 3 + 12/84 = 15/84
  5. 15/84 simplified gives 5/28
  6. So, 3/84 + 1/7 = 5/28

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