Add 3/6 and 30/56, Solve 3/6 + 30/56 as a fraction

Add 3/6 and 30/56

3/6 + 30/56 is 29/28.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
3/6 = 3 × 28/6 × 28 = 84/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
30/56 = 30 × 3/56 × 3 = 90/168
Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 90/168 = 84 + 90/168 = 174/168
174/168 simplified gives 29/28
So, 3/6 + 30/56 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28

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