Add 4/36 and 2/84
4/36 + 2/84 is 17/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Add the two like fractions:
28/252 + 6/252 = 28 + 6/252 = 34/252 - 34/252 simplified gives 17/126
- So, 4/36 + 2/84 = 17/126
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