Add 21/56 and 30/36
21/56 + 30/36 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
21/56 = 21 × 9/56 × 9 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
30/36 = 30 × 14/36 × 14 = 420/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 420/504 = 189 + 420/504 = 609/504 - 609/504 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 21/56 + 30/36 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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