Add 35/56 and 8/84
35/56 + 8/84 is 121/168.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
8/84 = 8 × 2/84 × 2 = 16/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 16/168 = 105 + 16/168 = 121/168 - So, 35/56 + 8/84 = 121/168
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