Add 7/35 and 8/84
7/35 + 8/84 is 31/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
7/35 = 7 × 12/35 × 12 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 40/420 = 84 + 40/420 = 124/420 - 124/420 simplified gives 31/105
- So, 7/35 + 8/84 = 31/105
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