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Add 6/56 and 6/8

6/56 + 6/8 is 6/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    6/56 = 6 × 1/56 × 1 = 6/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    6/8 = 6 × 7/8 × 7 = 42/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/56 + 42/56 = 6 + 42/56 = 48/56
  5. 48/56 simplified gives 6/7
  6. So, 6/56 + 6/8 = 6/7

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