Add 2/4 and 56/84
2/4 + 56/84 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
56/84 = 56 × 1/84 × 1 = 56/84 - Add the two like fractions:
42/84 + 56/84 = 42 + 56/84 = 98/84 - 98/84 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 2/4 + 56/84 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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