Add 84/56 and 8/3
1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 2 2/3
84/56 + 8/3 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 448/168 = 252 + 448/168 = 700/168 - 700/168 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 84/56 + 8/3 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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