Add 7/21 and 28/56
7/21 + 28/56 is 5/6.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 8/21 × 8 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 84/168 = 56 + 84/168 = 140/168 - 140/168 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 7/21 + 28/56 = 5/6
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