Add 2/8 and 54/84
2/8 + 54/84 is 25/28.
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,
54/84 = 54 × 2/84 × 2 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 108/168 = 42 + 108/168 = 150/168 - 150/168 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 2/8 + 54/84 = 25/28
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