Add 56/10 and 14/21, Solve 5 6/10 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 56/10 and 14/21

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 14/21

56/10 + 14/21 is 94/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
56/10 = 56 × 21/10 × 21 = 1176/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210
Add the two like fractions:
1176/210 + 140/210 = 1176 + 140/210 = 1316/210
1316/210 simplified gives 94/15
So, 56/10 + 14/21 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15

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