Add 10/56 and 14/6, Solve 10/56 + 2 2/6 as a fraction

Add 10/56 and 14/6

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

10/56 + 14/6 is 211/84.

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,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
14/6 = 14 × 28/6 × 28 = 392/168
Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 392/168 = 30 + 392/168 = 422/168
422/168 simplified gives 211/84
So, 10/56 + 14/6 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84

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