Add 2/84 and 1/28
2/84 + 1/28 is 5/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
1/28 = 1 × 3/28 × 3 = 3/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2/84 + 3/84 = 2 + 3/84 = 5/84 - So, 2/84 + 1/28 = 5/84
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