Add 21/56 and 15/5
1st number: 21/56, 2nd number: 3 0/5
21/56 + 15/5 is 27/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
15/5 = 15 × 56/5 × 56 = 840/280 - Add the two like fractions:
105/280 + 840/280 = 105 + 840/280 = 945/280 - 945/280 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 21/56 + 15/5 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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