Add 2/56 and 12/6, Solve 2/56 + 2 0/6 as a fraction

Add 2/56 and 12/6

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/6

2/56 + 12/6 is 57/28.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
12/6 = 12 × 28/6 × 28 = 336/168
Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 336/168 = 6 + 336/168 = 342/168
342/168 simplified gives 57/28
So, 2/56 + 12/6 = 57/28
In mixed form: 21/28

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