Add 56/84 and 32/70
56/84 + 32/70 is 118/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
32/70 = 32 × 6/70 × 6 = 192/420 - Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 192/420 = 280 + 192/420 = 472/420 - 472/420 simplified gives 118/105
- So, 56/84 + 32/70 = 118/105
In mixed form: 113/105
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