Add 42/6 and 20/56, Solve 7 0/6 + 20/56 as a fraction

Add 42/6 and 20/56

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 20/56

42/6 + 20/56 is 103/14.

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,
42/6 = 42 × 28/6 × 28 = 1176/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
Add the two like fractions:
1176/168 + 60/168 = 1176 + 60/168 = 1236/168
1236/168 simplified gives 103/14
So, 42/6 + 20/56 = 103/14
In mixed form: 75/14

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