Add 49/84 and 6/56
49/84 + 6/56 is 29/42.
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,
49/84 = 49 × 2/84 × 2 = 98/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 18/168 = 98 + 18/168 = 116/168 - 116/168 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 49/84 + 6/56 = 29/42
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