Add 70/56 and 50/21
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 2 8/21
70/56 + 50/21 is 305/84.
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,
50/21 = 50 × 8/21 × 8 = 400/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 400/168 = 210 + 400/168 = 610/168 - 610/168 simplified gives 305/84
- So, 70/56 + 50/21 = 305/84
In mixed form: 353/84
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