Add 98/6 and 36/56, Solve 16 2/6 + 36/56 as a fraction

Add 98/6 and 36/56

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 36/56

98/6 + 36/56 is 713/42.

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,
98/6 = 98 × 28/6 × 28 = 2744/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
Add the two like fractions:
2744/168 + 108/168 = 2744 + 108/168 = 2852/168
2852/168 simplified gives 713/42
So, 98/6 + 36/56 = 713/42
In mixed form: 1641/42

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