Add 8/84 and 18/56
8/84 + 18/56 is 5/12.
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,
8/84 = 8 × 2/84 × 2 = 16/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
16/168 + 54/168 = 16 + 54/168 = 70/168 - 70/168 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 8/84 + 18/56 = 5/12
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