Add 72/6 and 16/56, Solve 12 0/6 + 16/56 as a fraction

Add 72/6 and 16/56

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 16/56

72/6 + 16/56 is 86/7.

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,
72/6 = 72 × 28/6 × 28 = 2016/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
Add the two like fractions:
2016/168 + 48/168 = 2016 + 48/168 = 2064/168
2064/168 simplified gives 86/7
So, 72/6 + 16/56 = 86/7
In mixed form: 122/7

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