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Add 56/2 and 16/6

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 2 4/6

56/2 + 16/6 is 92/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    56/2 = 56 × 3/2 × 3 = 168/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    16/6 = 16 × 1/6 × 1 = 16/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/6 + 16/6 = 168 + 16/6 = 184/6
  5. 184/6 simplified gives 92/3
  6. So, 56/2 + 16/6 = 92/3
    In mixed form: 302/3

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