Add 2/84 and 2/70
2/84 + 2/70 is 11/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420 - Add the two like fractions:
10/420 + 12/420 = 10 + 12/420 = 22/420 - 22/420 simplified gives 11/210
- So, 2/84 + 2/70 = 11/210
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