Add 56/21 and 4/72, Solve 2 14/21 + 4/72 as a fraction

Add 56/21 and 4/72

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 4/72

56/21 + 4/72 is 49/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
56/21 = 56 × 24/21 × 24 = 1344/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
4/72 = 4 × 7/72 × 7 = 28/504
Add the two like fractions:
1344/504 + 28/504 = 1344 + 28/504 = 1372/504
1372/504 simplified gives 49/18
So, 56/21 + 4/72 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18

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