Add 8/36 and 18/84
8/36 + 18/84 is 55/126.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
18/84 = 18 × 3/84 × 3 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 54/252 = 56 + 54/252 = 110/252 - 110/252 simplified gives 55/126
- So, 8/36 + 18/84 = 55/126
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