Add 9/84 and 54/56
9/84 + 54/56 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
9/84 = 9 × 2/84 × 2 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 162/168 = 18 + 162/168 = 180/168 - 180/168 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 9/84 + 54/56 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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