Add 8/84 and 7/12
8/84 + 7/12 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84 - Add the two like fractions:
8/84 + 49/84 = 8 + 49/84 = 57/84 - 57/84 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 8/84 + 7/12 = 19/28
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