Add 7/56 and 8/6, Solve 7/56 + 1 2/6 as a fraction

Add 7/56 and 8/6

1^st number: 7/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

7/56 + 8/6 is 35/24.

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,
8/6 = 8 × 28/6 × 28 = 224/168
Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 224/168 = 21 + 224/168 = 245/168
245/168 simplified gives 35/24
So, 7/56 + 8/6 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24

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