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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    21/3 = 21 × 56/3 × 56 = 1176/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/168 + 1176/168 = 63 + 1176/168 = 1239/168
  5. 1239/168 simplified gives 59/8
  6. So, 21/56 + 21/3 = 59/8
    In mixed form: 73/8

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