Add 7/84 and 24/56
7/84 + 24/56 is 43/84.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 72/168 = 14 + 72/168 = 86/168 - 86/168 simplified gives 43/84
- So, 7/84 + 24/56 = 43/84
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