Answers

Add 2/84 and 18/56

2/84 + 18/56 is 29/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/168 + 54/168 = 4 + 54/168 = 58/168
5. 58/168 simplified gives 29/84
6. So, 2/84 + 18/56 = 29/84

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁴/₈₄+¹⁸/₅₆ ²/₈₄+³⁶/₅₆ ⁶/₈₄+¹⁸/₅₆ ²/₈₄+⁵⁴/₅₆ ¹⁰/₈₄+¹⁸/₅₆ ²/₈₄+⁹⁰/₅₆ ¹⁴/₈₄+¹⁸/₅₆

Add Fractions Calculator