Add 10/84 and 49/56
10/84 + 49/56 is 167/168.
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,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
20/168 + 147/168 = 20 + 147/168 = 167/168 - So, 10/84 + 49/56 = 167/168
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