Add 75/56 and 20/6
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 3 2/6
75/56 + 20/6 is 785/168.
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,
75/56 = 75 × 3/56 × 3 = 225/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
20/6 = 20 × 28/6 × 28 = 560/168 - Add the two like fractions:
225/168 + 560/168 = 225 + 560/168 = 785/168 - So, 75/56 + 20/6 = 785/168
In mixed form: 4113/168
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 75/56+40/6 75/56+20/12 75/56+60/6 75/56+20/18 75/56+20/30 75/56+20/42