Add 70/56 and 27/21
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 1 6/21
70/56 + 27/21 is 71/28.
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,
70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
27/21 = 27 × 8/21 × 8 = 216/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 216/168 = 210 + 216/168 = 426/168 - 426/168 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 70/56 + 27/21 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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