Add 56/6 and 24/56, Solve 9 2/6 + 24/56 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 24/56

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 24/56

56/6 + 24/56 is 205/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
56/6 = 56 × 28/6 × 28 = 1568/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
Add the two like fractions:
1568/168 + 72/168 = 1568 + 72/168 = 1640/168
1640/168 simplified gives 205/21
So, 56/6 + 24/56 = 205/21
In mixed form: 916/21

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