Add 54/21 and 15/56
1st number: 2 12/21, 2nd number: 15/56
54/21 + 15/56 is 159/56.
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,
54/21 = 54 × 8/21 × 8 = 432/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Add the two like fractions:
432/168 + 45/168 = 432 + 45/168 = 477/168 - 477/168 simplified gives 159/56
- So, 54/21 + 15/56 = 159/56
In mixed form: 247/56
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