Add 7/56 and 18/21
7/56 + 18/21 is 55/56.
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,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
18/21 = 18 × 8/21 × 8 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 144/168 = 21 + 144/168 = 165/168 - 165/168 simplified gives 55/56
- So, 7/56 + 18/21 = 55/56
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