Add 42/6 and 14/56
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 14/56
42/6 + 14/56 is 29/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
42/6 = 42 × 28/6 × 28 = 1176/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/168 + 42/168 = 1176 + 42/168 = 1218/168 - 1218/168 simplified gives 29/4
- So, 42/6 + 14/56 = 29/4
In mixed form: 71/4
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