Add 9/35 and 8/84
9/35 + 8/84 is 37/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420 - Add the two like fractions:
108/420 + 40/420 = 108 + 40/420 = 148/420 - 148/420 simplified gives 37/105
- So, 9/35 + 8/84 = 37/105
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