Add 75/6 and 36/56, Solve 12 3/6 + 36/56 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 36/56

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 36/56

75/6 + 36/56 is 92/7.

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,
75/6 = 75 × 28/6 × 28 = 2100/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
Add the two like fractions:
2100/168 + 108/168 = 2100 + 108/168 = 2208/168
2208/168 simplified gives 92/7
So, 75/6 + 36/56 = 92/7
In mixed form: 131/7

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