Add 81/35 and 8/84, Solve 2 11/35 + 8/84 as a fraction

Add 81/35 and 8/84

1^st number: 2 11/35, 2^nd number: 8/84

81/35 + 8/84 is 253/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
81/35 = 81 × 12/35 × 12 = 972/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420
Add the two like fractions:
972/420 + 40/420 = 972 + 40/420 = 1012/420
1012/420 simplified gives 253/105
So, 81/35 + 8/84 = 253/105
In mixed form: 243/105

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