Add 36/96 and 6/84
36/96 + 6/84 is 25/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672 - Add the two like fractions:
252/672 + 48/672 = 252 + 48/672 = 300/672 - 300/672 simplified gives 25/56
- So, 36/96 + 6/84 = 25/56
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