Add 8/84 and 5/90
8/84 + 5/90 is 19/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
8/84 = 8 × 15/84 × 15 = 120/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
5/90 = 5 × 14/90 × 14 = 70/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1260 + 70/1260 = 120 + 70/1260 = 190/1260 - 190/1260 simplified gives 19/126
- So, 8/84 + 5/90 = 19/126
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