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Add 84/2 and 12/56

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 12/56

84/2 + 12/56 is 591/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
    84/2 = 84 × 28/2 × 28 = 2352/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/56 + 12/56 = 2352 + 12/56 = 2364/56
  5. 2364/56 simplified gives 591/14
  6. So, 84/2 + 12/56 = 591/14
    In mixed form: 423/14

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