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Add 54/21 and 10/56

1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 10/56

54/21 + 10/56 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    54/21 = 54 × 8/21 × 8 = 432/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/168 + 30/168 = 432 + 30/168 = 462/168
  5. 462/168 simplified gives 11/4
  6. So, 54/21 + 10/56 = 11/4
    In mixed form: 23/4

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