Add 8/9 and 4/84
8/9 + 4/84 is 59/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
8/9 = 8 × 28/9 × 28 = 224/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252 - Add the two like fractions:
224/252 + 12/252 = 224 + 12/252 = 236/252 - 236/252 simplified gives 59/63
- So, 8/9 + 4/84 = 59/63
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