Add 49/56 and 8/21
49/56 + 8/21 is 211/168.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 64/168 = 147 + 64/168 = 211/168 - So, 49/56 + 8/21 = 211/168
In mixed form: 143/168
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