Add 18/56 and 42/84
18/56 + 42/84 is 23/28.
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,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
42/84 = 42 × 2/84 × 2 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
54/168 + 84/168 = 54 + 84/168 = 138/168 - 138/168 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 18/56 + 42/84 = 23/28
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