Add 8/84 and 30/81
8/84 + 30/81 is 88/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
8/84 = 8 × 27/84 × 27 = 216/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
30/81 = 30 × 28/81 × 28 = 840/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
216/2268 + 840/2268 = 216 + 840/2268 = 1056/2268 - 1056/2268 simplified gives 88/189
- So, 8/84 + 30/81 = 88/189
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