Add 14/56 and 42/21, Solve 14/56 + 2 0/21 as a fraction

Add 14/56 and 42/21

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/21

14/56 + 42/21 is 9/4.

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,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
42/21 = 42 × 8/21 × 8 = 336/168
Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 336/168 = 42 + 336/168 = 378/168
378/168 simplified gives 9/4
So, 14/56 + 42/21 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4

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