Add 8/35 and 20/84
8/35 + 20/84 is 7/15.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
20/84 = 20 × 5/84 × 5 = 100/420 - Add the two like fractions:
96/420 + 100/420 = 96 + 100/420 = 196/420 - 196/420 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 8/35 + 20/84 = 7/15
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