Add 32/56 and 7/21
32/56 + 7/21 is 19/21.
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,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
7/21 = 7 × 8/21 × 8 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 56/168 = 96 + 56/168 = 152/168 - 152/168 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 32/56 + 7/21 = 19/21
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