Add 7/3 and 2/56, Solve 2 1/3 + 2/56 as a fraction

Add 7/3 and 2/56

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

7/3 + 2/56 is 199/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
7/3 = 7 × 56/3 × 56 = 392/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168
Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 6/168 = 392 + 6/168 = 398/168
398/168 simplified gives 199/84
So, 7/3 + 2/56 = 199/84
In mixed form: 231/84

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