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Add 56/21 and 14/8

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 1 6/8

56/21 + 14/8 is 53/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    56/21 = 56 × 8/21 × 8 = 448/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/168 + 294/168 = 448 + 294/168 = 742/168
  5. 742/168 simplified gives 53/12
  6. So, 56/21 + 14/8 = 53/12
    In mixed form: 45/12

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