Add 32/8 and 56/84, Solve 4 0/8 + 56/84 as a fraction

Add 32/8 and 56/84

1^st number: 4 0/8, 2^nd number: 56/84

32/8 + 56/84 is 14/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
56/84 = 56 × 2/84 × 2 = 112/168
Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 112/168 = 672 + 112/168 = 784/168
784/168 simplified gives 14/3
So, 32/8 + 56/84 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3

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