Add 5/84 and 3/36
5/84 + 3/36 is 1/7.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Add the two like fractions:
15/252 + 21/252 = 15 + 21/252 = 36/252 - 36/252 simplified gives 1/7
- So, 5/84 + 3/36 = 1/7
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