Add 56/6 and 63/56, Solve 9 2/6 + 1 7/56 as a fraction

Add 56/6 and 63/56

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

56/6 + 63/56 is 251/24.

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,
63/56 = 63 × 3/56 × 3 = 189/168
Add the two like fractions:
1568/168 + 189/168 = 1568 + 189/168 = 1757/168
1757/168 simplified gives 251/24
So, 56/6 + 63/56 = 251/24
In mixed form: 1011/24

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