Add 8/84 and 24/45
8/84 + 24/45 is 22/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
8/84 = 8 × 15/84 × 15 = 120/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
24/45 = 24 × 28/45 × 28 = 672/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1260 + 672/1260 = 120 + 672/1260 = 792/1260 - 792/1260 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 8/84 + 24/45 = 22/35
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