Add 42/28 and 6/56
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 6/56
42/28 + 6/56 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
42/28 = 42 × 2/28 × 2 = 84/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
6/56 = 6 × 1/56 × 1 = 6/56 - Add the two like fractions:
84/56 + 6/56 = 84 + 6/56 = 90/56 - 90/56 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 42/28 + 6/56 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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