Add 8/14 and 15/84
8/14 + 15/84 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
8/14 = 8 × 6/14 × 6 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 15/84 = 48 + 15/84 = 63/84 - 63/84 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 8/14 + 15/84 = 3/4
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/14+15/84 8/14+30/84 8/28+15/84 24/14+15/84 8/14+45/84 8/42+15/84 40/14+15/84 8/14+75/84 8/70+15/84 56/14+15/84 8/98+15/84