Add 42/3 and 21/56
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 21/56
42/3 + 21/56 is 115/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
42/3 = 42 × 56/3 × 56 = 2352/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/168 + 63/168 = 2352 + 63/168 = 2415/168 - 2415/168 simplified gives 115/8
- So, 42/3 + 21/56 = 115/8
In mixed form: 143/8
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