Add 56/5 and 9/42, Solve 11 1/5 + 9/42 as a fraction

Add 56/5 and 9/42

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 9/42

56/5 + 9/42 is 799/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
56/5 = 56 × 42/5 × 42 = 2352/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
9/42 = 9 × 5/42 × 5 = 45/210
Add the two like fractions:
2352/210 + 45/210 = 2352 + 45/210 = 2397/210
2397/210 simplified gives 799/70
So, 56/5 + 9/42 = 799/70
In mixed form: 1129/70

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