Add 56/84 and 45/49
56/84 + 45/49 is 233/147.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588 - Add the two like fractions:
392/588 + 540/588 = 392 + 540/588 = 932/588 - 932/588 simplified gives 233/147
- So, 56/84 + 45/49 = 233/147
In mixed form: 186/147
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