Add 7/84 and 2/18
7/84 + 2/18 is 7/36.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 3/84 × 3 = 21/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
2/18 = 2 × 14/18 × 14 = 28/252 - Add the two like fractions:
21/252 + 28/252 = 21 + 28/252 = 49/252 - 49/252 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 7/84 + 2/18 = 7/36
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