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Add 16/6 and 10/56

1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 10/56

16/6 + 10/56 is 239/84.

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,
    16/6 = 16 × 28/6 × 28 = 448/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/168 + 30/168 = 448 + 30/168 = 478/168
  5. 478/168 simplified gives 239/84
  6. So, 16/6 + 10/56 = 239/84
    In mixed form: 271/84

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