Add 54/56 and 12/84
54/56 + 12/84 is 31/28.
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,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
12/84 = 12 × 2/84 × 2 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
162/168 + 24/168 = 162 + 24/168 = 186/168 - 186/168 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 54/56 + 12/84 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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