Add 6/84 and 12/36
6/84 + 12/36 is 17/42.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
12/36 = 12 × 7/36 × 7 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
18/252 + 84/252 = 18 + 84/252 = 102/252 - 102/252 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 6/84 + 12/36 = 17/42
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