Add 4/56 and 28/6, Solve 4/56 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 4/56 and 28/6

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

4/56 + 28/6 is 199/42.

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,
4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
28/6 = 28 × 28/6 × 28 = 784/168
Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 784/168 = 12 + 784/168 = 796/168
796/168 simplified gives 199/42
So, 4/56 + 28/6 = 199/42
In mixed form: 431/42

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