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Add 3/6 and 54/56

3/6 + 54/56 is 41/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    3/6 = 3 × 28/6 × 28 = 84/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/168 + 162/168 = 84 + 162/168 = 246/168
  5. 246/168 simplified gives 41/28
  6. So, 3/6 + 54/56 = 41/28
    In mixed form: 113/28

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