Add 8/6 and 18/56
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 18/56
8/6 + 18/56 is 139/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/6 = 8 × 28/6 × 28 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168 - Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 54/168 = 224 + 54/168 = 278/168 - 278/168 simplified gives 139/84
- So, 8/6 + 18/56 = 139/84
In mixed form: 155/84
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