Add 9/36 and 36/84
9/36 + 36/84 is 19/28.
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,
36/84 = 36 × 3/84 × 3 = 108/252 - Add the two like fractions:
63/252 + 108/252 = 63 + 108/252 = 171/252 - 171/252 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 9/36 + 36/84 = 19/28
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