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Add 2/56 and 42/6

1st number: 2/56, 2nd number: 7 0/6

2/56 + 42/6 is 197/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    42/6 = 42 × 28/6 × 28 = 1176/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/168 + 1176/168 = 6 + 1176/168 = 1182/168
  5. 1182/168 simplified gives 197/28
  6. So, 2/56 + 42/6 = 197/28
    In mixed form: 71/28

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