Add 40/6 and 20/56, Solve 6 4/6 + 20/56 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 20/56

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 20/56

40/6 + 20/56 is 295/42.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 28/6 × 28 = 1120/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
Add the two like fractions:
1120/168 + 60/168 = 1120 + 60/168 = 1180/168
1180/168 simplified gives 295/42
So, 40/6 + 20/56 = 295/42
In mixed form: 71/42

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