Add 5/6 and 21/84
56 + 2184 is 1312.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
56 = 5 × 146 × 14 = 7084 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2184 = 21 × 184 × 1 = 2184 - Add the two like fractions:
7084 + 2184 = 70 + 2184 = 9184 - 91/84 simplified gives 1312
- So, 5/6 + 21/84 = 13/12
In mixed form: 1112
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