Add 8/84 and 28/96
8/84 + 28/96 is 65/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
8/84 = 8 × 8/84 × 8 = 64/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672 - Add the two like fractions:
64/672 + 196/672 = 64 + 196/672 = 260/672 - 260/672 simplified gives 65/168
- So, 8/84 + 28/96 = 65/168
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