Add 14/84 and 8/81
14/84 + 8/81 is 43/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
14/84 = 14 × 27/84 × 27 = 378/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
8/81 = 8 × 28/81 × 28 = 224/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
378/2268 + 224/2268 = 378 + 224/2268 = 602/2268 - 602/2268 simplified gives 43/162
- So, 14/84 + 8/81 = 43/162
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