Add 4/6 and 2/84
46 + 284 is 2942.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
46 = 4 × 146 × 14 = 5684 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
284 = 2 × 184 × 1 = 284 - Add the two like fractions:
5684 + 284 = 56 + 284 = 5884 - 58/84 simplified gives 2942
- So, 4/6 + 2/84 = 29/42
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