Add 2/6 and 56/72
2/6 + 56/72 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
2/6 = 2 × 12/6 × 12 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 56/72 = 24 + 56/72 = 80/72 - 80/72 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 2/6 + 56/72 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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