Add 8/56 and 9/6
1st number: 8/56, 2nd number: 1 3/6
8/56 + 9/6 is 23/14.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 28/6 × 28 = 252/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 252/168 = 24 + 252/168 = 276/168 - 276/168 simplified gives 23/14
- So, 8/56 + 9/6 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14
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