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Add 6/56 and 18/6

1st number: 6/56, 2nd number: 3 0/6

6/56 + 18/6 is 87/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    18/6 = 18 × 28/6 × 28 = 504/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/168 + 504/168 = 18 + 504/168 = 522/168
  5. 522/168 simplified gives 87/28
  6. So, 6/56 + 18/6 = 87/28
    In mixed form: 33/28

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