Add 21/56 and 50/54
21/56 + 50/54 is 281/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
21/56 = 21 × 27/56 × 27 = 567/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
50/54 = 50 × 28/54 × 28 = 1400/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
567/1512 + 1400/1512 = 567 + 1400/1512 = 1967/1512 - 1967/1512 simplified gives 281/216
- So, 21/56 + 50/54 = 281/216
In mixed form: 165/216
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