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Add 84/56 and 6/42

1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 6/42

84/56 + 6/42 is 23/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/168 + 24/168 = 252 + 24/168 = 276/168
  5. 276/168 simplified gives 23/14
  6. So, 84/56 + 6/42 = 23/14
    In mixed form: 19/14

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