Add 2/56 and 49/6
1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 8 1/6
2/56 + 49/6 is 689/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/6 = 49 × 28/6 × 28 = 1372/168 - Add the two like fractions:
6/168 + 1372/168 = 6 + 1372/168 = 1378/168 - 1378/168 simplified gives 689/84
- So, 2/56 + 49/6 = 689/84
In mixed form: 817/84
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