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Add 3/56 and 10/6

1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 1 4/6

3/56 + 10/6 is 289/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    10/6 = 10 × 28/6 × 28 = 280/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/168 + 280/168 = 9 + 280/168 = 289/168
  5. So, 3/56 + 10/6 = 289/168
    In mixed form: 1121/168

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