Add 56/6 and 16/49, Solve 9 2/6 + 16/49 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 16/49

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 16/49

56/6 + 16/49 is 1420/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
56/6 = 56 × 49/6 × 49 = 2744/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
16/49 = 16 × 6/49 × 6 = 96/294
Add the two like fractions:
2744/294 + 96/294 = 2744 + 96/294 = 2840/294
2840/294 simplified gives 1420/147
So, 56/6 + 16/49 = 1420/147
In mixed form: 997/147

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