Add 56/21 and 24/5, Solve 2 14/21 + 4 4/5 as a fraction

Add 56/21 and 24/5

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

56/21 + 24/5 is 112/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
56/21 = 56 × 5/21 × 5 = 280/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
24/5 = 24 × 21/5 × 21 = 504/105
Add the two like fractions:
280/105 + 504/105 = 280 + 504/105 = 784/105
784/105 simplified gives 112/15
So, 56/21 + 24/5 = 112/15
In mixed form: 77/15

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