Add 70/56 and 20/84
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 20/84
70/56 + 20/84 is 125/84.
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,
70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
20/84 = 20 × 2/84 × 2 = 40/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 40/168 = 210 + 40/168 = 250/168 - 250/168 simplified gives 125/84
- So, 70/56 + 20/84 = 125/84
In mixed form: 141/84
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