Add 6/56 and 40/3, Solve 6/56 + 13 1/3 as a fraction

Add 6/56 and 40/3

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 13 1/3

6/56 + 40/3 is 1129/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 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 3 × 56 = 168,
40/3 = 40 × 56/3 × 56 = 2240/168
Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 2240/168 = 18 + 2240/168 = 2258/168
2258/168 simplified gives 1129/84
So, 6/56 + 40/3 = 1129/84
In mixed form: 1337/84

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad