Add 35/70 and 8/84
35/70 + 8/84 is 25/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
35/70 = 35 × 6/70 × 6 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 40/420 = 210 + 40/420 = 250/420 - 250/420 simplified gives 25/42
- So, 35/70 + 8/84 = 25/42
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