Add 8/56 and 2/28
8/56 + 2/28 is 3/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
8/56 = 8 × 1/56 × 1 = 8/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
2/28 = 2 × 2/28 × 2 = 4/56 - Add the two like fractions:
8/56 + 4/56 = 8 + 4/56 = 12/56 - 12/56 simplified gives 3/14
- So, 8/56 + 2/28 = 3/14
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