Add 28/8 and 1/84, Solve 3 4/8 + 1/84 as a fraction

Add 28/8 and 1/84

1^st number: 3 4/8, 2^nd number: 1/84

28/8 + 1/84 is 295/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
28/8 = 28 × 21/8 × 21 = 588/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168
Add the two like fractions:
588/168 + 2/168 = 588 + 2/168 = 590/168
590/168 simplified gives 295/84
So, 28/8 + 1/84 = 295/84
In mixed form: 343/84

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