Add 56/21 and 27/4, Solve 2 14/21 + 6 3/4 as a fraction

Add 56/21 and 27/4

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 6 3/4

56/21 + 27/4 is 113/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
56/21 = 56 × 4/21 × 4 = 224/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
27/4 = 27 × 21/4 × 21 = 567/84
Add the two like fractions:
224/84 + 567/84 = 224 + 567/84 = 791/84
791/84 simplified gives 113/12
So, 56/21 + 27/4 = 113/12
In mixed form: 95/12

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