Add 56/45 and 14/21, Solve 1 11/45 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 56/45 and 14/21

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 14/21

56/45 + 14/21 is 86/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
56/45 = 56 × 7/45 × 7 = 392/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
14/21 = 14 × 15/21 × 15 = 210/315
Add the two like fractions:
392/315 + 210/315 = 392 + 210/315 = 602/315
602/315 simplified gives 86/45
So, 56/45 + 14/21 = 86/45
In mixed form: 141/45

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