Add 2/84 and 4/8
2/84 + 4/8 is 11/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
4/168 + 84/168 = 4 + 84/168 = 88/168 - 88/168 simplified gives 11/21
- So, 2/84 + 4/8 = 11/21
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