Add 8/84 and 5/49
8/84 + 5/49 is 29/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588 - Add the two like fractions:
56/588 + 60/588 = 56 + 60/588 = 116/588 - 116/588 simplified gives 29/147
- So, 8/84 + 5/49 = 29/147
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