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Add 8/84 and 56/81

8/84 + 56/81 is 446/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
    8/84 = 8 × 27/84 × 27 = 216/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    56/81 = 56 × 28/81 × 28 = 1568/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/2268 + 1568/2268 = 216 + 1568/2268 = 1784/2268
  5. 1784/2268 simplified gives 446/567
  6. So, 8/84 + 56/81 = 446/567

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