Add 4/18 and 2/84
4/18 + 2/84 is 31/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
4/18 = 4 × 14/18 × 14 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 6/252 = 56 + 6/252 = 62/252 - 62/252 simplified gives 31/126
- So, 4/18 + 2/84 = 31/126
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