Add 1/5 and 6/84
1/5 + 6/84 is 19/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
1/5 = 1 × 84/5 × 84 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 30/420 = 84 + 30/420 = 114/420 - 114/420 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 1/5 + 6/84 = 19/70
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