Add 50/6 and 18/56, Solve 8 2/6 + 18/56 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 18/56

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 18/56

50/6 + 18/56 is 727/84.

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,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
Add the two like fractions:
1400/168 + 54/168 = 1400 + 54/168 = 1454/168
1454/168 simplified gives 727/84
So, 50/6 + 18/56 = 727/84
In mixed form: 855/84

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