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Add 4/3 and 2/56

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

4/3 + 2/56 is 115/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    4/3 = 4 × 56/3 × 56 = 224/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/168 + 6/168 = 224 + 6/168 = 230/168
  5. 230/168 simplified gives 115/84
  6. So, 4/3 + 2/56 = 115/84
    In mixed form: 131/84

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