Add 81/84 and 3/6
81/84 + 3/6 is 41/28.
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,
81/84 = 81 × 1/84 × 1 = 81/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
81/84 + 42/84 = 81 + 42/84 = 123/84 - 123/84 simplified gives 41/28
- So, 81/84 + 3/6 = 41/28
In mixed form: 113/28
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