Add 21/35 and 16/56
21/35 + 16/56 is 31/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
21/35 = 21 × 8/35 × 8 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 80/280 = 168 + 80/280 = 248/280 - 248/280 simplified gives 31/35
- So, 21/35 + 16/56 = 31/35
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