Add 36/64 and 6/84
36/64 + 6/84 is 71/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
36/64 = 36 × 21/64 × 21 = 756/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
6/84 = 6 × 16/84 × 16 = 96/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
756/1344 + 96/1344 = 756 + 96/1344 = 852/1344 - 852/1344 simplified gives 71/112
- So, 36/64 + 6/84 = 71/112
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