Add 8/21 and 30/56
8/21 + 30/56 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168 - Add the two like fractions:
64/168 + 90/168 = 64 + 90/168 = 154/168 - 154/168 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 8/21 + 30/56 = 11/12
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