Add 84/56 and 3/35
1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 3/35
84/56 + 3/35 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
84/56 = 84 × 5/56 × 5 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
420/280 + 24/280 = 420 + 24/280 = 444/280 - 444/280 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 84/56 + 3/35 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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