Add 21/56 and 56/80
21/56 + 56/80 is 43/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
21/56 = 21 × 10/56 × 10 = 210/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
56/80 = 56 × 7/80 × 7 = 392/560 - Add the two like fractions:
210/560 + 392/560 = 210 + 392/560 = 602/560 - 602/560 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 21/56 + 56/80 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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