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Add 21/56 and 54/3

1st number: 21/56, 2nd number: 18 0/3

21/56 + 54/3 is 147/8.

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,
    54/3 = 54 × 56/3 × 56 = 3024/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/168 + 3024/168 = 63 + 3024/168 = 3087/168
  5. 3087/168 simplified gives 147/8
  6. So, 21/56 + 54/3 = 147/8
    In mixed form: 183/8

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