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Add 21/56 and 40/54

21/56 + 40/54 is 241/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    21/56 = 21 × 27/56 × 27 = 567/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    40/54 = 40 × 28/54 × 28 = 1120/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/1512 + 1120/1512 = 567 + 1120/1512 = 1687/1512
  5. 1687/1512 simplified gives 241/216
  6. So, 21/56 + 40/54 = 241/216
    In mixed form: 125/216

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