Add 8/56 and 25/6, Solve 8/56 + 4 1/6 as a fraction

Add 8/56 and 25/6

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

8/56 + 25/6 is 181/42.

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,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
25/6 = 25 × 28/6 × 28 = 700/168
Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 700/168 = 24 + 700/168 = 724/168
724/168 simplified gives 181/42
So, 8/56 + 25/6 = 181/42
In mixed form: 413/42

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