Add 70/56 and 1/6
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 1/6
70/56 + 1/6 is 17/12.
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,
70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 28/168 = 210 + 28/168 = 238/168 - 238/168 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 70/56 + 1/6 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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