Add 8/6 and 56/64, Solve 1 2/6 + 56/64 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 56/64

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 56/64

8/6 + 56/64 is 53/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
8/6 = 8 × 32/6 × 32 = 256/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
56/64 = 56 × 3/64 × 3 = 168/192
Add the two like fractions:
256/192 + 168/192 = 256 + 168/192 = 424/192
424/192 simplified gives 53/24
So, 8/6 + 56/64 = 53/24
In mixed form: 25/24

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