Add 5/6 and 42/56
56 + 4256 is 1912.
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,
56 = 5 × 286 × 28 = 140168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
4256 = 42 × 356 × 3 = 126168 - Add the two like fractions:
140168 + 126168 = 140 + 126168 = 266168 - 266/168 simplified gives 1912
- So, 5/6 + 42/56 = 19/12
In mixed form: 1712
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