Add 1/56 and 25/6
1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 4 1/6
1/56 + 25/6 is 703/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
25/6 = 25 × 28/6 × 28 = 700/168 - Add the two like fractions:
3/168 + 700/168 = 3 + 700/168 = 703/168 - So, 1/56 + 25/6 = 703/168
In mixed form: 431/168
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