Add 56/35 and 21/49, Solve 1 21/35 + 21/49 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 21/49

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 21/49

56/35 + 21/49 is 71/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
56/35 = 56 × 7/35 × 7 = 392/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
21/49 = 21 × 5/49 × 5 = 105/245
Add the two like fractions:
392/245 + 105/245 = 392 + 105/245 = 497/245
497/245 simplified gives 71/35
So, 56/35 + 21/49 = 71/35
In mixed form: 21/35

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