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Add 14/6 and 1/56

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

14/6 + 1/56 is 395/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    14/6 = 14 × 28/6 × 28 = 392/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    1/56 = 1 × 3/56 × 3 = 3/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/168 + 3/168 = 392 + 3/168 = 395/168
  5. So, 14/6 + 1/56 = 395/168
    In mixed form: 259/168

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