Add 6/84 and 4/5
6/84 + 4/5 is 61/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
4/5 = 4 × 84/5 × 84 = 336/420 - Add the two like fractions:
30/420 + 336/420 = 30 + 336/420 = 366/420 - 366/420 simplified gives 61/70
- So, 6/84 + 4/5 = 61/70
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