Add 6/56 and 10/84
6/56 + 10/84 is 19/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 20/168 = 18 + 20/168 = 38/168 - 38/168 simplified gives 19/84
- So, 6/56 + 10/84 = 19/84
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