Add 14/56 and 5/84
14/56 + 5/84 is 13/42.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 10/168 = 42 + 10/168 = 52/168 - 52/168 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 14/56 + 5/84 = 13/42
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