Add 56/6 and 21/25, Solve 9 2/6 + 21/25 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 21/25

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 21/25

56/6 + 21/25 is 763/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
56/6 = 56 × 25/6 × 25 = 1400/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150
Add the two like fractions:
1400/150 + 126/150 = 1400 + 126/150 = 1526/150
1526/150 simplified gives 763/75
So, 56/6 + 21/25 = 763/75
In mixed form: 1013/75

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