Add 8/14 and 3/84
8/14 + 3/84 is 17/28.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 3/84 = 48 + 3/84 = 51/84 - 51/84 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 8/14 + 3/84 = 17/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/14+3/84 8/14+6/84 8/28+3/84 24/14+3/84 8/14+9/84 8/42+3/84 40/14+3/84 8/14+15/84 8/70+3/84 56/14+3/84 8/14+21/84 8/98+3/84