Add 5/3 and 54/56
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 54/56
5/3 + 54/56 is 221/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
5/3 = 5 × 56/3 × 56 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 162/168 = 280 + 162/168 = 442/168 - 442/168 simplified gives 221/84
- So, 5/3 + 54/56 = 221/84
In mixed form: 253/84
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