Add 36/21 and 20/56
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 20/56
36/21 + 20/56 is 29/14.
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,
36/21 = 36 × 8/21 × 8 = 288/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Add the two like fractions:
288/168 + 60/168 = 288 + 60/168 = 348/168 - 348/168 simplified gives 29/14
- So, 36/21 + 20/56 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14
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