Add 96/56 and 14/6, Solve 1 40/56 + 2 2/6 as a fraction

Add 96/56 and 14/6

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

96/56 + 14/6 is 85/21.

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,
96/56 = 96 × 3/56 × 3 = 288/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
14/6 = 14 × 28/6 × 28 = 392/168
Add the two like fractions:
288/168 + 392/168 = 288 + 392/168 = 680/168
680/168 simplified gives 85/21
So, 96/56 + 14/6 = 85/21
In mixed form: 41/21

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