Add 3/84 and 60/81
3/84 + 60/81 is 587/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
3/84 = 3 × 27/84 × 27 = 81/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
60/81 = 60 × 28/81 × 28 = 1680/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
81/2268 + 1680/2268 = 81 + 1680/2268 = 1761/2268 - 1761/2268 simplified gives 587/756
- So, 3/84 + 60/81 = 587/756
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