Add 84/8 and 54/35
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 1 19/35
84/8 + 54/35 is 843/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
84/8 = 84 × 35/8 × 35 = 2940/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/280 + 432/280 = 2940 + 432/280 = 3372/280 - 3372/280 simplified gives 843/70
- So, 84/8 + 54/35 = 843/70
In mixed form: 123/70
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