Add 56/21 and 36/25, Solve 2 14/21 + 1 11/25 as a fraction

Add 56/21 and 36/25

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 11/25

56/21 + 36/25 is 308/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
56/21 = 56 × 25/21 × 25 = 1400/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
36/25 = 36 × 21/25 × 21 = 756/525
Add the two like fractions:
1400/525 + 756/525 = 1400 + 756/525 = 2156/525
2156/525 simplified gives 308/75
So, 56/21 + 36/25 = 308/75
In mixed form: 48/75

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