Add 84/56 and 1/21
1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 1/21
84/56 + 1/21 is 65/42.
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,
84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
1/21 = 1 × 8/21 × 8 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 8/168 = 252 + 8/168 = 260/168 - 260/168 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 84/56 + 1/21 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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