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Add 2/3 and 7/56

2/3 + 7/56 is 19/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    2/3 = 2 × 56/3 × 56 = 112/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/168 + 21/168 = 112 + 21/168 = 133/168
  5. 133/168 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 2/3 + 7/56 = 19/24

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