Add 54/6 and 7/56, Solve 9 0/6 + 7/56 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 7/56

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 7/56

54/6 + 7/56 is 73/8.

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,
54/6 = 54 × 28/6 × 28 = 1512/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
Add the two like fractions:
1512/168 + 21/168 = 1512 + 21/168 = 1533/168
1533/168 simplified gives 73/8
So, 54/6 + 7/56 = 73/8
In mixed form: 91/8

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