Add 64/84 and 28/8
1st number: 64/84, 2nd number: 3 4/8
64/84 + 28/8 is 179/42.
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,
64/84 = 64 × 2/84 × 2 = 128/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
28/8 = 28 × 21/8 × 21 = 588/168 - Add the two like fractions:
128/168 + 588/168 = 128 + 588/168 = 716/168 - 716/168 simplified gives 179/42
- So, 64/84 + 28/8 = 179/42
In mixed form: 411/42
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