Add 1/56 and 21/9, Solve 1/56 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 1/56 and 21/9

1^st number: 1/56, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

1/56 + 21/9 is 395/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 9 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
1/56 = 1 × 9/56 × 9 = 9/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
21/9 = 21 × 56/9 × 56 = 1176/504
Add the two like fractions:
9/504 + 1176/504 = 9 + 1176/504 = 1185/504
1185/504 simplified gives 395/168
So, 1/56 + 21/9 = 395/168
In mixed form: 259/168

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