Add 2/84 and 8/10
2/84 + 8/10 is 173/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 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 10 × 42 = 420,
8/10 = 8 × 42/10 × 42 = 336/420 - Add the two like fractions:
10/420 + 336/420 = 10 + 336/420 = 346/420 - 346/420 simplified gives 173/210
- So, 2/84 + 8/10 = 173/210
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