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Add 84/6 and 5/56

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 5/56

84/6 + 5/56 is 789/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    84/6 = 84 × 28/6 × 28 = 2352/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/168 + 15/168 = 2352 + 15/168 = 2367/168
  5. 2367/168 simplified gives 789/56
  6. So, 84/6 + 5/56 = 789/56
    In mixed form: 145/56

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