Add 8/84 and 4/40
8/84 + 4/40 is 41/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
8/84 = 8 × 10/84 × 10 = 80/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
4/40 = 4 × 21/40 × 21 = 84/840 - Add the two like fractions:
80/840 + 84/840 = 80 + 84/840 = 164/840 - 164/840 simplified gives 41/210
- So, 8/84 + 4/40 = 41/210
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