Add 84/25 and 6/56
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 6/56
84/25 + 6/56 is 2427/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
84/25 = 84 × 56/25 × 56 = 4704/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
6/56 = 6 × 25/56 × 25 = 150/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/1400 + 150/1400 = 4704 + 150/1400 = 4854/1400 - 4854/1400 simplified gives 2427/700
- So, 84/25 + 6/56 = 2427/700
In mixed form: 3327/700
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