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Add 56/8 and 28/6

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 4 4/6

56/8 + 28/6 is 35/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    56/8 = 56 × 3/8 × 3 = 168/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    28/6 = 28 × 4/6 × 4 = 112/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/24 + 112/24 = 168 + 112/24 = 280/24
  5. 280/24 simplified gives 35/3
  6. So, 56/8 + 28/6 = 35/3
    In mixed form: 112/3

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