Add 8/56 and 5/6
8/56 + 5/6 is 41/42.
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,
8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
5/6 = 5 × 28/6 × 28 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 140/168 = 24 + 140/168 = 164/168 - 164/168 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 8/56 + 5/6 = 41/42
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