Add 5/56 and 14/3
1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 4 2/3
5/56 + 14/3 is 799/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
14/3 = 14 × 56/3 × 56 = 784/168 - Add the two like fractions:
15/168 + 784/168 = 15 + 784/168 = 799/168 - So, 5/56 + 14/3 = 799/168
In mixed form: 4127/168
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