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Add 12/56 and 1/6

12/56 + 1/6 is 8/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    1/6 = 1 × 28/6 × 28 = 28/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/168 + 28/168 = 36 + 28/168 = 64/168
  5. 64/168 simplified gives 8/21
  6. So, 12/56 + 1/6 = 8/21

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