Add 45/8 and 7/21
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 7/21
45/8 + 7/21 is 143/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
45/8 = 45 × 21/8 × 21 = 945/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
7/21 = 7 × 8/21 × 8 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
945/168 + 56/168 = 945 + 56/168 = 1001/168 - 1001/168 simplified gives 143/24
- So, 45/8 + 7/21 = 143/24
In mixed form: 523/24
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