Add 8/45 and 2/84
8/45 + 2/84 is 127/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
8/45 = 8 × 28/45 × 28 = 224/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
224/1260 + 30/1260 = 224 + 30/1260 = 254/1260 - 254/1260 simplified gives 127/630
- So, 8/45 + 2/84 = 127/630
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