Add 7/56 and 14/6
1st number: 7/56, 2nd number: 2 2/6
7/56 + 14/6 is 59/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/56 = 7 × 3/56 × 3 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
14/6 = 14 × 28/6 × 28 = 392/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 392/168 = 21 + 392/168 = 413/168 - 413/168 simplified gives 59/24
- So, 7/56 + 14/6 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24
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