Add 10/56 and 75/84
10/56 + 75/84 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
75/84 = 75 × 2/84 × 2 = 150/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 150/168 = 30 + 150/168 = 180/168 - 180/168 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 10/56 + 75/84 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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