Add 7/84 and 1/8
7/84 + 1/8 is 5/24.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 21/168 = 14 + 21/168 = 35/168 - 35/168 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 7/84 + 1/8 = 5/24
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