Add 48/56 and 16/21
48/56 + 16/21 is 34/21.
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,
48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
16/21 = 16 × 8/21 × 8 = 128/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 128/168 = 144 + 128/168 = 272/168 - 272/168 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 48/56 + 16/21 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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