Add 21/56 and 50/9, Solve 21/56 + 5 5/9 as a fraction

Add 21/56 and 50/9

1^st number: 21/56, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

21/56 + 50/9 is 427/72.

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,
21/56 = 21 × 9/56 × 9 = 189/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
50/9 = 50 × 56/9 × 56 = 2800/504
Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 2800/504 = 189 + 2800/504 = 2989/504
2989/504 simplified gives 427/72
So, 21/56 + 50/9 = 427/72
In mixed form: 567/72

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