Add 6/42 and 27/56
6/42 + 27/56 is 5/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 81/168 = 24 + 81/168 = 105/168 - 105/168 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 6/42 + 27/56 = 5/8
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