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Add 56/2 and 28/3

1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 9 1/3

56/2 + 28/3 is 112/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 3 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 3 × 2 = 6,
    28/3 = 28 × 2/3 × 2 = 56/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/6 + 56/6 = 168 + 56/6 = 224/6
  5. 224/6 simplified gives 112/3
  6. So, 56/2 + 28/3 = 112/3
    In mixed form: 371/3

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