Add 81/84 and 8/70
81/84 + 8/70 is 151/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
81/84 = 81 × 5/84 × 5 = 405/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420 - Add the two like fractions:
405/420 + 48/420 = 405 + 48/420 = 453/420 - 453/420 simplified gives 151/140
- So, 81/84 + 8/70 = 151/140
In mixed form: 111/140
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