Add 6/28 and 42/84
6/28 + 42/84 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 42/84 = 18 + 42/84 = 60/84 - 60/84 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 6/28 + 42/84 = 5/7
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