Add 56/84 and 10/49
56/84 + 10/49 is 128/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
56/84 = 56 × 7/84 × 7 = 392/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
10/49 = 10 × 12/49 × 12 = 120/588 - Add the two like fractions:
392/588 + 120/588 = 392 + 120/588 = 512/588 - 512/588 simplified gives 128/147
- So, 56/84 + 10/49 = 128/147
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