Add 6/60 and 8/84
6/60 + 8/84 is 41/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 40/420 = 42 + 40/420 = 82/420 - 82/420 simplified gives 41/210
- So, 6/60 + 8/84 = 41/210
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