Add 10/56 and 9/21
10/56 + 9/21 is 17/28.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 8/21 × 8 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 72/168 = 30 + 72/168 = 102/168 - 102/168 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 10/56 + 9/21 = 17/28
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