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Add 7/84 and 7/56

7/84 + 7/56 is 5/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/168 + 21/168 = 14 + 21/168 = 35/168
  5. 35/168 simplified gives 5/24
  6. So, 7/84 + 7/56 = 5/24

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