Add 21/16 and 7/56
1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 7/56
21/16 + 7/56 is 23/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
21/16 = 21 × 7/16 × 7 = 147/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
7/56 = 7 × 2/56 × 2 = 14/112 - Add the two like fractions:
147/112 + 14/112 = 147 + 14/112 = 161/112 - 161/112 simplified gives 23/16
- So, 21/16 + 7/56 = 23/16
In mixed form: 17/16
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