Add 7/18 and 8/84
7/18 + 8/84 is 61/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
7/18 = 7 × 14/18 × 14 = 98/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
8/84 = 8 × 3/84 × 3 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
98/252 + 24/252 = 98 + 24/252 = 122/252 - 122/252 simplified gives 61/126
- So, 7/18 + 8/84 = 61/126
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