Add 8/84 and 4/56
8/84 + 4/56 is 1/6.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
16/168 + 12/168 = 16 + 12/168 = 28/168 - 28/168 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 8/84 + 4/56 = 1/6
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