Add 6/12 and 9/84
6/12 + 9/84 is 17/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
9/84 = 9 × 1/84 × 1 = 9/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 9/84 = 42 + 9/84 = 51/84 - 51/84 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 6/12 + 9/84 = 17/28
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