Add 56/5 and 21/27, Solve 11 1/5 + 21/27 as a fraction

Add 56/5 and 21/27

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 21/27

56/5 + 21/27 is 539/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
56/5 = 56 × 27/5 × 27 = 1512/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
21/27 = 21 × 5/27 × 5 = 105/135
Add the two like fractions:
1512/135 + 105/135 = 1512 + 105/135 = 1617/135
1617/135 simplified gives 539/45
So, 56/5 + 21/27 = 539/45
In mixed form: 1144/45

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