Add 72/84 and 3/6
72/84 + 3/6 is 19/14.
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,
72/84 = 72 × 1/84 × 1 = 72/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
72/84 + 42/84 = 72 + 42/84 = 114/84 - 114/84 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 72/84 + 3/6 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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