Add 14/56 and 27/6, Solve 14/56 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 14/56 and 27/6

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

14/56 + 27/6 is 19/4.

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,
14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
27/6 = 27 × 28/6 × 28 = 756/168
Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 756/168 = 42 + 756/168 = 798/168
798/168 simplified gives 19/4
So, 14/56 + 27/6 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4

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