Add 6/27 and 8/84
6/27 + 8/84 is 20/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
6/27 = 6 × 28/27 × 28 = 168/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
8/84 = 8 × 9/84 × 9 = 72/756 - Add the two like fractions:
168/756 + 72/756 = 168 + 72/756 = 240/756 - 240/756 simplified gives 20/63
- So, 6/27 + 8/84 = 20/63
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