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Add 25/6 and 35/56

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 35/56

25/6 + 35/56 is 115/24.

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,
    25/6 = 25 × 28/6 × 28 = 700/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/168 + 105/168 = 700 + 105/168 = 805/168
  5. 805/168 simplified gives 115/24
  6. So, 25/6 + 35/56 = 115/24
    In mixed form: 419/24

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