Add 4/84 and 10/12
4/84 + 10/12 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
4/84 = 4 × 1/84 × 1 = 4/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84 - Add the two like fractions:
4/84 + 70/84 = 4 + 70/84 = 74/84 - 74/84 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 4/84 + 10/12 = 37/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/84+10/12 4/84+20/12 4/84+10/24 12/84+10/12 4/84+30/12 4/84+10/36 20/84+10/12 4/84+50/12 4/84+10/60 28/84+10/12 4/84+70/12 4/84+10/84