Add 1/84 and 4/10
1/84 + 4/10 is 173/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
4/10 = 4 × 42/10 × 42 = 168/420 - Add the two like fractions:
5/420 + 168/420 = 5 + 168/420 = 173/420 - So, 1/84 + 4/10 = 173/420
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