Add 1/6 and 50/56, Solve 1/6 + 50/56 as a fraction

Add 1/6 and 50/56

1/6 + 50/56 is 89/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 150/168 = 28 + 150/168 = 178/168
178/168 simplified gives 89/84
So, 1/6 + 50/56 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84

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