Add 5/36 and 5/84
5/36 + 5/84 is 25/126.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Add the two like fractions:
35/252 + 15/252 = 35 + 15/252 = 50/252 - 50/252 simplified gives 25/126
- So, 5/36 + 5/84 = 25/126
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