Add 3/84 and 84/72
1st number: 3/84, 2nd number: 1 12/72
3/84 + 84/72 is 101/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
3/84 = 3 × 6/84 × 6 = 18/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504 - Add the two like fractions:
18/504 + 588/504 = 18 + 588/504 = 606/504 - 606/504 simplified gives 101/84
- So, 3/84 + 84/72 = 101/84
In mixed form: 117/84
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