Add 84/35 and 7/56
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 7/56
84/35 + 7/56 is 101/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
84/35 = 84 × 8/35 × 8 = 672/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
672/280 + 35/280 = 672 + 35/280 = 707/280 - 707/280 simplified gives 101/40
- So, 84/35 + 7/56 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40
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