Add 2/8 and 27/84
2/8 + 27/84 is 4/7.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 21/8 × 21 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
27/84 = 27 × 2/84 × 2 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 54/168 = 42 + 54/168 = 96/168 - 96/168 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 2/8 + 27/84 = 4/7
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