Add 36/56 and 4/21
36/56 + 4/21 is 5/6.
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,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
4/21 = 4 × 8/21 × 8 = 32/168 - Add the two like fractions:
108/168 + 32/168 = 108 + 32/168 = 140/168 - 140/168 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 36/56 + 4/21 = 5/6
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