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Add 1/56 and 60/6

1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 10 0/6

1/56 + 60/6 is 561/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    60/6 = 60 × 28/6 × 28 = 1680/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/168 + 1680/168 = 3 + 1680/168 = 1683/168
  5. 1683/168 simplified gives 561/56
  6. So, 1/56 + 60/6 = 561/56
    In mixed form: 101/56

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