Add 3/21 and 32/56
3/21 + 32/56 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 96/168 = 24 + 96/168 = 120/168 - 120/168 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 3/21 + 32/56 = 5/7
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