Add 7/3 and 5/56
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 5/56
7/3 + 5/56 is 407/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Add the two like fractions:
392/168 + 15/168 = 392 + 15/168 = 407/168 - So, 7/3 + 5/56 = 407/168
In mixed form: 271/168
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