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Add 56/25 and 18/84

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 18/84

56/25 + 18/84 is 859/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    56/25 = 56 × 84/25 × 84 = 4704/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    18/84 = 18 × 25/84 × 25 = 450/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/2100 + 450/2100 = 4704 + 450/2100 = 5154/2100
  5. 5154/2100 simplified gives 859/350
  6. So, 56/25 + 18/84 = 859/350
    In mixed form: 2159/350

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