Add 24/21 and 6/56, Solve 1 3/21 + 6/56 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 6/56

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 6/56

24/21 + 6/56 is 5/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
24/21 = 24 × 8/21 × 8 = 192/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 18/168 = 192 + 18/168 = 210/168
210/168 simplified gives 5/4
So, 24/21 + 6/56 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4

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