Add 5/84 and 12/56
5/84 + 12/56 is 23/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
10/168 + 36/168 = 10 + 36/168 = 46/168 - 46/168 simplified gives 23/84
- So, 5/84 + 12/56 = 23/84
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