Add 9/10 and 21/56
9/10 + 21/56 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
9/10 = 9 × 28/10 × 28 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
21/56 = 21 × 5/56 × 5 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
252/280 + 105/280 = 252 + 105/280 = 357/280 - 357/280 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 9/10 + 21/56 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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