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Add 4/9 and 2/84

4/9 + 2/84 is 59/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    4/9 = 4 × 28/9 × 28 = 112/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/252 + 6/252 = 112 + 6/252 = 118/252
  5. 118/252 simplified gives 59/126
  6. So, 4/9 + 2/84 = 59/126

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