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Add 3/84 and 3/6

3/84 + 3/6 is 15/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 6 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 6 × 14 = 84,
    3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/84 + 42/84 = 3 + 42/84 = 45/84
  5. 45/84 simplified gives 15/28
  6. So, 3/84 + 3/6 = 15/28

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