Add 6/56 and 2/6
6/56 + 2/6 is 37/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
2/6 = 2 × 28/6 × 28 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 56/168 = 18 + 56/168 = 74/168 - 74/168 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 6/56 + 2/6 = 37/84
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