Add 42/84 and 21/36
42/84 + 21/36 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
42/84 = 42 × 3/84 × 3 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
21/36 = 21 × 7/36 × 7 = 147/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 147/252 = 126 + 147/252 = 273/252 - 273/252 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 42/84 + 21/36 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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