Add 56/6 and 60/24, Solve 9 2/6 + 2 12/24 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 60/24

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

56/6 + 60/24 is 71/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
56/6 = 56 × 4/6 × 4 = 224/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
60/24 = 60 × 1/24 × 1 = 60/24
Add the two like fractions:
224/24 + 60/24 = 224 + 60/24 = 284/24
284/24 simplified gives 71/6
So, 56/6 + 60/24 = 71/6
In mixed form: 115/6

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