Add 6/56 and 63/6, Solve 6/56 + 10 3/6 as a fraction

Add 6/56 and 63/6

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

6/56 + 63/6 is 297/28.

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,
63/6 = 63 × 28/6 × 28 = 1764/168
Add the two like fractions:
18/168 + 1764/168 = 18 + 1764/168 = 1782/168
1782/168 simplified gives 297/28
So, 6/56 + 63/6 = 297/28
In mixed form: 1017/28

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