Add 6/84 and 84/90
6/84 + 84/90 is 211/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
6/84 = 6 × 15/84 × 15 = 90/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
84/90 = 84 × 14/90 × 14 = 1176/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1260 + 1176/1260 = 90 + 1176/1260 = 1266/1260 - 1266/1260 simplified gives 211/210
- So, 6/84 + 84/90 = 211/210
In mixed form: 11/210
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