Add 50/56 and 2/21
50/56 + 2/21 is 83/84.
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,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
2/21 = 2 × 8/21 × 8 = 16/168 - Add the two like fractions:
150/168 + 16/168 = 150 + 16/168 = 166/168 - 166/168 simplified gives 83/84
- So, 50/56 + 2/21 = 83/84
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