Add 2/84 and 48/56
2/84 + 48/56 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
4/168 + 144/168 = 4 + 144/168 = 148/168 - 148/168 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 2/84 + 48/56 = 37/42
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