Add 72/36 and 1/84
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 1/84
72/36 + 1/84 is 169/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
72/36 = 72 × 7/36 × 7 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
1/84 = 1 × 3/84 × 3 = 3/252 - Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 3/252 = 504 + 3/252 = 507/252 - 507/252 simplified gives 169/84
- So, 72/36 + 1/84 = 169/84
In mixed form: 21/84
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