Add 3/8 and 10/84
3/8 + 10/84 is 83/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 20/168 = 63 + 20/168 = 83/168 - So, 3/8 + 10/84 = 83/168
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