Add 21/30 and 35/56
21/30 + 35/56 is 53/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
21/30 = 21 × 28/30 × 28 = 588/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840 - Add the two like fractions:
588/840 + 525/840 = 588 + 525/840 = 1113/840 - 1113/840 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 21/30 + 35/56 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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