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Add 72/8 and 3/84

1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 3/84

72/8 + 3/84 is 253/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    72/8 = 72 × 21/8 × 21 = 1512/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/168 + 6/168 = 1512 + 6/168 = 1518/168
  5. 1518/168 simplified gives 253/28
  6. So, 72/8 + 3/84 = 253/28
    In mixed form: 91/28

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