Add 8/84 and 5/25
8/84 + 5/25 is 31/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
5/25 = 5 × 84/25 × 84 = 420/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2100 + 420/2100 = 200 + 420/2100 = 620/2100 - 620/2100 simplified gives 31/105
- So, 8/84 + 5/25 = 31/105
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/84+5/25 8/84+10/25 8/84+5/50 24/84+5/25 8/84+15/25 8/84+5/75 40/84+5/25 56/84+5/25 8/84+35/25