Add 45/21 and 12/56
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 12/56
45/21 + 12/56 is 33/14.
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,
45/21 = 45 × 8/21 × 8 = 360/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 36/168 = 360 + 36/168 = 396/168 - 396/168 simplified gives 33/14
- So, 45/21 + 12/56 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14
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