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Add 84/5 and 4/56

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 4/56

84/5 + 4/56 is 1181/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    84/5 = 84 × 56/5 × 56 = 4704/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/280 + 20/280 = 4704 + 20/280 = 4724/280
  5. 4724/280 simplified gives 1181/70
  6. So, 84/5 + 4/56 = 1181/70
    In mixed form: 1661/70

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