Add 3/84 and 42/49
3/84 + 42/49 is 25/28.
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,
42/49 = 42 × 12/49 × 12 = 504/588 - Add the two like fractions:
21/588 + 504/588 = 21 + 504/588 = 525/588 - 525/588 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 3/84 + 42/49 = 25/28
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