Add 5/84 and 6/8
5/84 + 6/8 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
6/8 = 6 × 21/8 × 21 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
10/168 + 126/168 = 10 + 126/168 = 136/168 - 136/168 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 5/84 + 6/8 = 17/21
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