Add 56/6 and 63/28, Solve 9 2/6 + 2 7/28 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 63/28

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

56/6 + 63/28 is 139/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
56/6 = 56 × 14/6 × 14 = 784/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
Add the two like fractions:
784/84 + 189/84 = 784 + 189/84 = 973/84
973/84 simplified gives 139/12
So, 56/6 + 63/28 = 139/12
In mixed form: 117/12

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