Add 56/84 and 14/5, Solve 56/84 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 56/84 and 14/5

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

56/84 + 14/5 is 52/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
14/5 = 14 × 84/5 × 84 = 1176/420
Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 1176/420 = 280 + 1176/420 = 1456/420
1456/420 simplified gives 52/15
So, 56/84 + 14/5 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15

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