Add 6/8 and 21/56
6/8 + 21/56 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
21/56 = 21 × 1/56 × 1 = 21/56 - Add the two like fractions:
42/56 + 21/56 = 42 + 21/56 = 63/56 - 63/56 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 6/8 + 21/56 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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