Add 14/18 and 56/84
14/18 + 56/84 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
14/18 = 14 × 14/18 × 14 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
56/84 = 56 × 3/84 × 3 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
196/252 + 168/252 = 196 + 168/252 = 364/252 - 364/252 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 14/18 + 56/84 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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