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Add 42/56 and 3/84

42/56 + 3/84 is 11/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/168 + 6/168 = 126 + 6/168 = 132/168
  5. 132/168 simplified gives 11/14
  6. So, 42/56 + 3/84 = 11/14

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