Add 8/36 and 42/84
8/36 + 42/84 is 13/18.
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,
42/84 = 42 × 3/84 × 3 = 126/252 - Add the two like fractions:
56/252 + 126/252 = 56 + 126/252 = 182/252 - 182/252 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 8/36 + 42/84 = 13/18
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