Add 6/84 and 2/6
6/84 + 2/6 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 28/84 = 6 + 28/84 = 34/84 - 34/84 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 6/84 + 2/6 = 17/42
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