Add 16/3 and 2/56, Solve 5 1/3 + 2/56 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 2/56

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 2/56

16/3 + 2/56 is 451/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
16/3 = 16 × 56/3 × 56 = 896/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
Add the two like fractions:
896/168 + 6/168 = 896 + 6/168 = 902/168
902/168 simplified gives 451/84
So, 16/3 + 2/56 = 451/84
In mixed form: 531/84

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