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Add 54/56 and 6/84

54/56 + 6/84 is 29/28.

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,
    54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/168 + 12/168 = 162 + 12/168 = 174/168
  5. 174/168 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 54/56 + 6/84 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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