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Add 84/18 and 8/56

1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 8/56

84/18 + 8/56 is 101/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    84/18 = 84 × 28/18 × 28 = 2352/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    8/56 = 8 × 9/56 × 9 = 72/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/504 + 72/504 = 2352 + 72/504 = 2424/504
  5. 2424/504 simplified gives 101/21
  6. So, 84/18 + 8/56 = 101/21
    In mixed form: 417/21

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