Add 7/6 and 8/56
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 8/56
76 + 856 is 5542.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
76 = 7 × 286 × 28 = 196168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
856 = 8 × 356 × 3 = 24168 - Add the two like fractions:
196168 + 24168 = 196 + 24168 = 220168 - 220/168 simplified gives 5542
- So, 7/6 + 8/56 = 55/42
In mixed form: 11342
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