Add 5/84 and 4/27
5/84 + 4/27 is 157/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
4/27 = 4 × 28/27 × 28 = 112/756 - Add the two like fractions:
45/756 + 112/756 = 45 + 112/756 = 157/756 - So, 5/84 + 4/27 = 157/756
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