Add 3/56 and 1/6
3/56 + 1/6 is 37/168.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
9/168 + 28/168 = 9 + 28/168 = 37/168 - So, 3/56 + 1/6 = 37/168
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