Add 6/84 and 12/56
6/84 + 12/56 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 36/168 = 12 + 36/168 = 48/168 - 48/168 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 6/84 + 12/56 = 2/7
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