Add 3/84 and 35/36
3/84 + 35/36 is 127/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Add the two like fractions:
9/252 + 245/252 = 9 + 245/252 = 254/252 - 254/252 simplified gives 127/126
- So, 3/84 + 35/36 = 127/126
In mixed form: 11/126
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