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Add 3/84 and 2/49

3/84 + 2/49 is 15/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    3/84 = 3 × 7/84 × 7 = 21/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    2/49 = 2 × 12/49 × 12 = 24/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/588 + 24/588 = 21 + 24/588 = 45/588
  5. 45/588 simplified gives 15/196
  6. So, 3/84 + 2/49 = 15/196

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