Add 6/84 and 12/18
6/84 + 12/18 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 168/252 = 18 + 168/252 = 186/252 - 186/252 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 6/84 + 12/18 = 31/42
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