Add 21/8 and 45/56
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 45/56
21/8 + 45/56 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
21/8 = 21 × 7/8 × 7 = 147/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
45/56 = 45 × 1/56 × 1 = 45/56 - Add the two like fractions:
147/56 + 45/56 = 147 + 45/56 = 192/56 - 192/56 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 21/8 + 45/56 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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