Add 1/6 and 10/56
16 + 1056 is 2984.
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,
16 = 1 × 286 × 28 = 28168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
1056 = 10 × 356 × 3 = 30168 - Add the two like fractions:
28168 + 30168 = 28 + 30168 = 58168 - 58/168 simplified gives 2984
- So, 1/6 + 10/56 = 29/84
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