Add 6/28 and 56/3, Solve 6/28 + 18 2/3 as a fraction

Add 6/28 and 56/3

1^st number: 6/28, 2^nd number: 18 2/3

6/28 + 56/3 is 793/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
56/3 = 56 × 28/3 × 28 = 1568/84
Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 1568/84 = 18 + 1568/84 = 1586/84
1586/84 simplified gives 793/42
So, 6/28 + 56/3 = 793/42
In mixed form: 1837/42

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