Add 8/6 and 28/56, Solve 1 2/6 + 28/56 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 28/56

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 28/56

8/6 + 28/56 is 11/6.

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,
28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 84/168 = 224 + 84/168 = 308/168
308/168 simplified gives 11/6
So, 8/6 + 28/56 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6

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