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Add 1/56 and 8/3

1st number: 1/56, 2nd number: 2 2/3

1/56 + 8/3 is 451/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 3 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 3 × 56 = 168,
    8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/168 + 448/168 = 3 + 448/168 = 451/168
  5. So, 1/56 + 8/3 = 451/168
    In mixed form: 2115/168

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