Add 64/56 and 1/84
1st number: 1 8/56, 2nd number: 1/84
64/56 + 1/84 is 97/84.
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,
64/56 = 64 × 3/56 × 3 = 192/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 2/168 = 192 + 2/168 = 194/168 - 194/168 simplified gives 97/84
- So, 64/56 + 1/84 = 97/84
In mixed form: 113/84
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