Add 35/6 and 8/56, Solve 5 5/6 + 8/56 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 8/56

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 8/56

35/6 + 8/56 is 251/42.

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,
35/6 = 35 × 28/6 × 28 = 980/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168
Add the two like fractions:
980/168 + 24/168 = 980 + 24/168 = 1004/168
1004/168 simplified gives 251/42
So, 35/6 + 8/56 = 251/42
In mixed form: 541/42

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