Add 8/84 and 25/70
8/84 + 25/70 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 70 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 70 × 6 = 420,
25/70 = 25 × 6/70 × 6 = 150/420 - Add the two like fractions:
40/420 + 150/420 = 40 + 150/420 = 190/420 - 190/420 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 8/84 + 25/70 = 19/42
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