Add 21/56 and 32/3, Solve 21/56 + 10 2/3 as a fraction

Add 21/56 and 32/3

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 10 2/3

21/56 + 32/3 is 265/24.

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,
32/3 = 32 × 56/3 × 56 = 1792/168
Add the two like fractions:
63/168 + 1792/168 = 63 + 1792/168 = 1855/168
1855/168 simplified gives 265/24
So, 21/56 + 32/3 = 265/24
In mixed form: 111/24

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