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Add 56/21 and 7/56

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 7/56

56/21 + 7/56 is 67/24.

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,
    56/21 = 56 × 8/21 × 8 = 448/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/168 + 21/168 = 448 + 21/168 = 469/168
  5. 469/168 simplified gives 67/24
  6. So, 56/21 + 7/56 = 67/24
    In mixed form: 219/24

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