Add 8/84 and 10/35
8/84 + 10/35 is 8/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
40/420 + 120/420 = 40 + 120/420 = 160/420 - 160/420 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 8/84 + 10/35 = 8/21
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