Add 7/56 and 27/84
7/56 + 27/84 is 25/56.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
27/84 = 27 × 2/84 × 2 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 54/168 = 21 + 54/168 = 75/168 - 75/168 simplified gives 25/56
- So, 7/56 + 27/84 = 25/56
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