Add 21/56 and 9/70
21/56 + 9/70 is 141/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
9/70 = 9 × 4/70 × 4 = 36/280 - Add the two like fractions:
105/280 + 36/280 = 105 + 36/280 = 141/280 - So, 21/56 + 9/70 = 141/280
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