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Add 4/56 and 40/6

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

4/56 + 40/6 is 283/42.

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,
    4/56 = 4 × 3/56 × 3 = 12/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    40/6 = 40 × 28/6 × 28 = 1120/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/168 + 1120/168 = 12 + 1120/168 = 1132/168
  5. 1132/168 simplified gives 283/42
  6. So, 4/56 + 40/6 = 283/42
    In mixed form: 631/42

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