Add 20/56 and 8/21
20/56 + 8/21 is 31/42.
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,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 64/168 = 60 + 64/168 = 124/168 - 124/168 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 20/56 + 8/21 = 31/42
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