Add 56/84 and 28/48
56/84 + 28/48 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
56/84 = 56 × 4/84 × 4 = 224/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336 - Add the two like fractions:
224/336 + 196/336 = 224 + 196/336 = 420/336 - 420/336 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 56/84 + 28/48 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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