Add 45/21 and 14/56
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 14/56
45/21 + 14/56 is 67/28.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 42/168 = 360 + 42/168 = 402/168 - 402/168 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 45/21 + 14/56 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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