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Add 7/6 and 20/56

1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 20/56

7/6 + 20/56 is 32/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    7/6 = 7 × 28/6 × 28 = 196/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/168 + 60/168 = 196 + 60/168 = 256/168
  5. 256/168 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 7/6 + 20/56 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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