Add 72/84 and 40/56
72/84 + 40/56 is 11/7.
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,
72/84 = 72 × 2/84 × 2 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 120/168 = 144 + 120/168 = 264/168 - 264/168 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 72/84 + 40/56 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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