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Add 14/6 and 49/56

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 49/56

14/6 + 49/56 is 77/24.

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,
    49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/168 + 147/168 = 392 + 147/168 = 539/168
  5. 539/168 simplified gives 77/24
  6. So, 14/6 + 49/56 = 77/24
    In mixed form: 35/24

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