Add 5/21 and 45/56
5/21 + 45/56 is 25/24.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 8/21 × 8 = 40/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Add the two like fractions:
40/168 + 135/168 = 40 + 135/168 = 175/168 - 175/168 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 5/21 + 45/56 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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