Add 54/56 and 21/48
54/56 + 21/48 is 157/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
54/56 = 54 × 6/56 × 6 = 324/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
21/48 = 21 × 7/48 × 7 = 147/336 - Add the two like fractions:
324/336 + 147/336 = 324 + 147/336 = 471/336 - 471/336 simplified gives 157/112
- So, 54/56 + 21/48 = 157/112
In mixed form: 145/112
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