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Add 1/84 and 36/56

1/84 + 36/56 is 55/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/168 + 108/168 = 2 + 108/168 = 110/168
  5. 110/168 simplified gives 55/84
  6. So, 1/84 + 36/56 = 55/84

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