Add 2/3 and 5/56
2/3 + 5/56 is 127/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
2/3 = 2 × 56/3 × 56 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 15/168 = 112 + 15/168 = 127/168 - So, 2/3 + 5/56 = 127/168
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