Add 49/6 and 36/56, Solve 8 1/6 + 36/56 as a fraction

Add 49/6 and 36/56

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 36/56

49/6 + 36/56 is 185/21.

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,
49/6 = 49 × 28/6 × 28 = 1372/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
Add the two like fractions:
1372/168 + 108/168 = 1372 + 108/168 = 1480/168
1480/168 simplified gives 185/21
So, 49/6 + 36/56 = 185/21
In mixed form: 817/21

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