Add 6/21 and 40/56
6/21 + 40/56 is 1/1.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 8/21 × 8 = 48/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
40/56 = 40 × 3/56 × 3 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
48/168 + 120/168 = 48 + 120/168 = 168/168 - 168/168 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/21 + 40/56 = 1/1
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