Add 3/84 and 20/49
3/84 + 20/49 is 87/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
3/84 = 3 × 7/84 × 7 = 21/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
20/49 = 20 × 12/49 × 12 = 240/588 - Add the two like fractions:
21/588 + 240/588 = 21 + 240/588 = 261/588 - 261/588 simplified gives 87/196
- So, 3/84 + 20/49 = 87/196
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