Add 28/3 and 14/56
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 14/56
28/3 + 14/56 is 115/12.
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,
28/3 = 28 × 56/3 × 56 = 1568/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/168 + 42/168 = 1568 + 42/168 = 1610/168 - 1610/168 simplified gives 115/12
- So, 28/3 + 14/56 = 115/12
In mixed form: 97/12
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