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

Add 21/56 and 16/3

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

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

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

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

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