Add 7/56 and 28/42
7/56 + 28/42 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
28/42 = 28 × 4/42 × 4 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 112/168 = 21 + 112/168 = 133/168 - 133/168 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 7/56 + 28/42 = 19/24
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