Add 12/3 and 6/56
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 6/56
12/3 + 6/56 is 115/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
12/3 = 12 × 56/3 × 56 = 672/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 18/168 = 672 + 18/168 = 690/168 - 690/168 simplified gives 115/28
- So, 12/3 + 6/56 = 115/28
In mixed form: 43/28
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