Add 6/56 and 25/6, Solve 6/56 + 4 1/6 as a fraction

Add 6/56 and 25/6

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

6/56 + 25/6 is 359/84.

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,
25/6 = 25 × 28/6 × 28 = 700/168
Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 700/168 = 18 + 700/168 = 718/168
718/168 simplified gives 359/84
So, 6/56 + 25/6 = 359/84
In mixed form: 423/84

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