Add 56/84 and 60/50, Solve 56/84 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 56/84 and 60/50

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

56/84 + 60/50 is 28/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
60/50 = 60 × 42/50 × 42 = 2520/2100
Add the two like fractions:
1400/2100 + 2520/2100 = 1400 + 2520/2100 = 3920/2100
3920/2100 simplified gives 28/15
So, 56/84 + 60/50 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15

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