Add 75/56 and 6/84, Solve 1 19/56 + 6/84 as a fraction

Add 75/56 and 6/84

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 6/84

75/56 + 6/84 is 79/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
Add the two like fractions:
225/168 + 12/168 = 225 + 12/168 = 237/168
237/168 simplified gives 79/56
So, 75/56 + 6/84 = 79/56
In mixed form: 123/56

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