Add 56/6 and 14/40, Solve 9 2/6 + 14/40 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 14/40

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 14/40

56/6 + 14/40 is 581/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
56/6 = 56 × 20/6 × 20 = 1120/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
Add the two like fractions:
1120/120 + 42/120 = 1120 + 42/120 = 1162/120
1162/120 simplified gives 581/60
So, 56/6 + 14/40 = 581/60
In mixed form: 941/60

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