Add 20/3 and 21/56
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 21/56
20/3 + 21/56 is 169/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
20/3 = 20 × 56/3 × 56 = 1120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/168 + 63/168 = 1120 + 63/168 = 1183/168 - 1183/168 simplified gives 169/24
- So, 20/3 + 21/56 = 169/24
In mixed form: 71/24
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