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Add 56/84 and 18/24

56/84 + 18/24 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    56/84 = 56 × 2/84 × 2 = 112/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/168 + 126/168 = 112 + 126/168 = 238/168
  5. 238/168 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 56/84 + 18/24 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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