Add 8/84 and 7/45
8/84 + 7/45 is 79/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 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 45 × 28 = 1260,
7/45 = 7 × 28/45 × 28 = 196/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1260 + 196/1260 = 120 + 196/1260 = 316/1260 - 316/1260 simplified gives 79/315
- So, 8/84 + 7/45 = 79/315
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