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Add 8/90 and 3/84

8/90 + 3/84 is 157/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    8/90 = 8 × 14/90 × 14 = 112/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    3/84 = 3 × 15/84 × 15 = 45/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/1260 + 45/1260 = 112 + 45/1260 = 157/1260
  5. So, 8/90 + 3/84 = 157/1260

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