Add 21/56 and 50/6
1st number: 21/56, 2nd number: 8 2/6
21/56 + 50/6 is 209/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 6 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
50/6 = 50 × 28/6 × 28 = 1400/168 - Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 1400/168 = 63 + 1400/168 = 1463/168 - 1463/168 simplified gives 209/24
- So, 21/56 + 50/6 = 209/24
In mixed form: 817/24
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