Add 63/56 and 3/21
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 3/21
63/56 + 3/21 is 71/56.
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,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 24/168 = 189 + 24/168 = 213/168 - 213/168 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 63/56 + 3/21 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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