Add 8/84 and 15/16
8/84 + 15/16 is 347/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
8/84 = 8 × 4/84 × 4 = 32/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336 - Add the two like fractions:
32/336 + 315/336 = 32 + 315/336 = 347/336 - So, 8/84 + 15/16 = 347/336
In mixed form: 111/336
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