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Add 56/84 and 64/70

56/84 + 64/70 is 166/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    64/70 = 64 × 6/70 × 6 = 384/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/420 + 384/420 = 280 + 384/420 = 664/420
  5. 664/420 simplified gives 166/105
  6. So, 56/84 + 64/70 = 166/105
    In mixed form: 161/105

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