Add 21/56 and 21/3
1st number: 21/56, 2nd number: 7 0/3
21/56 + 21/3 is 59/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
21/3 = 21 × 56/3 × 56 = 1176/168 - Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 1176/168 = 63 + 1176/168 = 1239/168 - 1239/168 simplified gives 59/8
- So, 21/56 + 21/3 = 59/8
In mixed form: 73/8
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