Add 12/14 and 12/56
12/14 + 12/56 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
12/14 = 12 × 4/14 × 4 = 48/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
12/56 = 12 × 1/56 × 1 = 12/56 - Add the two like fractions:
48/56 + 12/56 = 48 + 12/56 = 60/56 - 60/56 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 12/14 + 12/56 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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