Add 20/56 and 4/84
20/56 + 4/84 is 17/42.
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,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
4/84 = 4 × 2/84 × 2 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 8/168 = 60 + 8/168 = 68/168 - 68/168 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 20/56 + 4/84 = 17/42
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