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Add 56/21 and 7/5

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

56/21 + 7/5 is 61/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    56/21 = 56 × 5/21 × 5 = 280/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    7/5 = 7 × 21/5 × 21 = 147/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/105 + 147/105 = 280 + 147/105 = 427/105
  5. 427/105 simplified gives 61/15
  6. So, 56/21 + 7/5 = 61/15
    In mixed form: 41/15

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