Add 49/56 and 10/6, Solve 49/56 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 49/56 and 10/6

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

49/56 + 10/6 is 61/24.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
10/6 = 10 × 28/6 × 28 = 280/168
Add the two like fractions:
147/168 + 280/168 = 147 + 280/168 = 427/168
427/168 simplified gives 61/24
So, 49/56 + 10/6 = 61/24
In mixed form: 213/24

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