Add 56/3 and 7/56, Solve 18 2/3 + 7/56 as a fraction

Add 56/3 and 7/56

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 7/56

56/3 + 7/56 is 451/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
56/3 = 56 × 56/3 × 56 = 3136/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168
Add the two like fractions:
3136/168 + 21/168 = 3136 + 21/168 = 3157/168
3157/168 simplified gives 451/24
So, 56/3 + 7/56 = 451/24
In mixed form: 1819/24

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