Add 49/6 and 42/56
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 42/56
49/6 + 42/56 is 107/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/168 + 126/168 = 1372 + 126/168 = 1498/168 - 1498/168 simplified gives 107/12
- So, 49/6 + 42/56 = 107/12
In mixed form: 811/12
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