Add 7/8 and 3/21
7/8 + 3/21 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
7/8 = 7 × 21/8 × 21 = 147/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
3/21 = 3 × 8/21 × 8 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 24/168 = 147 + 24/168 = 171/168 - 171/168 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 7/8 + 3/21 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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