Add 16/3 and 21/56, Solve 5 1/3 + 21/56 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 21/56

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 21/56

16/3 + 21/56 is 137/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
16/3 = 16 × 56/3 × 56 = 896/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
Add the two like fractions:
896/168 + 63/168 = 896 + 63/168 = 959/168
959/168 simplified gives 137/24
So, 16/3 + 21/56 = 137/24
In mixed form: 517/24

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