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Add 5/6 and 18/56

5/6 + 18/56 is 97/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    5/6 = 5 × 28/6 × 28 = 140/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/168 + 54/168 = 140 + 54/168 = 194/168
  5. 194/168 simplified gives 97/84
  6. So, 5/6 + 18/56 = 97/84
    In mixed form: 113/84

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