Add 8/84 and 5/8
8/84 + 5/8 is 121/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
8/84 = 8 × 2/84 × 2 = 16/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
5/8 = 5 × 21/8 × 21 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
16/168 + 105/168 = 16 + 105/168 = 121/168 - So, 8/84 + 5/8 = 121/168
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