Add 2/56 and 20/21
2/56 + 20/21 is 83/84.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
20/21 = 20 × 8/21 × 8 = 160/168 - Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 160/168 = 6 + 160/168 = 166/168 - 166/168 simplified gives 83/84
- So, 2/56 + 20/21 = 83/84
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