Add 50/6 and 12/56, Solve 8 2/6 + 12/56 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 12/56

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 12/56

50/6 + 12/56 is 359/42.

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,
50/6 = 50 × 28/6 × 28 = 1400/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
Add the two like fractions:
1400/168 + 36/168 = 1400 + 36/168 = 1436/168
1436/168 simplified gives 359/42
So, 50/6 + 12/56 = 359/42
In mixed form: 823/42

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