Add 32/21 and 90/56
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 1 34/56
32/21 + 90/56 is 263/84.
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,
32/21 = 32 × 8/21 × 8 = 256/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168 - Add the two like fractions:
256/168 + 270/168 = 256 + 270/168 = 526/168 - 526/168 simplified gives 263/84
- So, 32/21 + 90/56 = 263/84
In mixed form: 311/84
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