Add 3/56 and 6/21
3/56 + 6/21 is 19/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
9/168 + 48/168 = 9 + 48/168 = 57/168 - 57/168 simplified gives 19/56
- So, 3/56 + 6/21 = 19/56
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