Add 10/56 and 21/9
1st number: 10/56, 2nd number: 2 3/9
10/56 + 21/9 is 211/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
21/9 = 21 × 56/9 × 56 = 1176/504 - Add the two like fractions:
90/504 + 1176/504 = 90 + 1176/504 = 1266/504 - 1266/504 simplified gives 211/84
- So, 10/56 + 21/9 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84
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