Add 10/56 and 1/21
10/56 + 1/21 is 19/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
1/21 = 1 × 8/21 × 8 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 8/168 = 30 + 8/168 = 38/168 - 38/168 simplified gives 19/84
- So, 10/56 + 1/21 = 19/84
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