Add 14/56 and 40/21
1st number: 14/56, 2nd number: 1 19/21
14/56 + 40/21 is 181/84.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 320/168 = 42 + 320/168 = 362/168 - 362/168 simplified gives 181/84
- So, 14/56 + 40/21 = 181/84
In mixed form: 213/84
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