Add 2/8 and 6/84
2/8 + 6/84 is 9/28.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 12/168 = 42 + 12/168 = 54/168 - 54/168 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 2/8 + 6/84 = 9/28
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