Add 7/84 and 35/80
7/84 + 35/80 is 25/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
7/84 = 7 × 20/84 × 20 = 140/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
35/80 = 35 × 21/80 × 21 = 735/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1680 + 735/1680 = 140 + 735/1680 = 875/1680 - 875/1680 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 7/84 + 35/80 = 25/48
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