Add 28/84 and 14/56
28/84 + 14/56 is 7/12.
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,
28/84 = 28 × 2/84 × 2 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 42/168 = 56 + 42/168 = 98/168 - 98/168 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 28/84 + 14/56 = 7/12
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