Add 6/56 and 4/42
6/56 + 4/42 is 17/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 16/168 = 18 + 16/168 = 34/168 - 34/168 simplified gives 17/84
- So, 6/56 + 4/42 = 17/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/56+4/42 6/56+8/42 6/56+4/84 18/56+4/42 6/56+12/42 30/56+4/42 6/56+20/42 42/56+4/42 6/56+28/42