Add 6/56 and 4/21
6/56 + 4/21 is 25/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
4/21 = 4 × 8/21 × 8 = 32/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 32/168 = 18 + 32/168 = 50/168 - 50/168 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 6/56 + 4/21 = 25/84
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