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Add 84/90 and 4/8

84/90 + 4/8 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    84/90 = 84 × 4/90 × 4 = 336/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/360 + 180/360 = 336 + 180/360 = 516/360
  5. 516/360 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 84/90 + 4/8 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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