Add 21/56 and 30/48
21/56 + 30/48 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
21/56 = 21 × 6/56 × 6 = 126/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Add the two like fractions:
126/336 + 210/336 = 126 + 210/336 = 336/336 - 336/336 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 21/56 + 30/48 = 1/1
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