Add 9/36 and 15/84
9/36 + 15/84 is 3/7.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 45/252 = 63 + 45/252 = 108/252 - 108/252 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 9/36 + 15/84 = 3/7
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