Add 96/6 and 27/56, Solve 16 0/6 + 27/56 as a fraction

Add 96/6 and 27/56

1^st number: 16 0/6, 2^nd number: 27/56

96/6 + 27/56 is 923/56.

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,
96/6 = 96 × 28/6 × 28 = 2688/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
27/56 = 27 × 3/56 × 3 = 81/168
Add the two like fractions:
2688/168 + 81/168 = 2688 + 81/168 = 2769/168
2769/168 simplified gives 923/56
So, 96/6 + 27/56 = 923/56
In mixed form: 1627/56

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