Add 3/84 and 42/63
3/84 + 42/63 is 59/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 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 63 × 4 = 252,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
9/252 + 168/252 = 9 + 168/252 = 177/252 - 177/252 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 3/84 + 42/63 = 59/84
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